Glenmora Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash

On March 4, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Evangeline Road. The crash claimed the life of 61-year-old Pedro Flores of Glenmora.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country, driven by Flores, was traveling south on Evangeline Road. For reasons still under investigation, Flores’ vehicle left the roadway, traveled down the ditch embankment and struck a tree.

Flores, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

In 2024, Troop E has investigated eight fatal crashes, resulting in nine death