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James LeDoux, 39, killed, and Brandon Guzman, 38, and Richard Collins, 22, injured in car crash on U.S. Highway 171 in Moss Bluff, Louisiana

Modified Date: 
Wed, 12/30/2015 - 9:29am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, December 29, 2015

State police: Crash in Moss Bluff, 1 killed, 2 injured

Anderson say a pickup driven by 38-year-old Brandon Guzman of Moss Bluff was traveling north crossed into the southbound lanes. Anderson say a passenger in Guzman's truck, 39-year-old James LeDoux of Moss Bluff, was not wearing a seat belt and taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. He says another pickup driven by 22-year-old Richard Collins of Lake Charles was traveling south and struck the passenger side of Guzman's truck. He says Guzman and Collins were taken to area hospitals with moderate injuries. The crash remains under investigation and charges are pending.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
James LeDoux
Brandon Guzman
Richard Collins
Roadway: 
U.S. Highway 171
City: 
Moss Bluff, LA
County: 
Calcasieu Parish, LA
Area: 
Lake Charles, LA

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