Tragic Train Accident Claims Louisiana Man’s Life In Ouachita Parish

MONROE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A man in Ouachita Parish has died after his vehicle was hit by a train in the early evening on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

When did the train crash in Monroe, Louisiana, happen?

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office says they received a call about a train hitting a vehicle around 6:30 pm.

Where did the Monroe, Louisiana, train crash take place?

Officials said the crash happened at Harmon Johnson Road at Hwy 165 in Monroe.

Investigation into the Monroe, Louisiana, train crash

According to OPSO, a preliminary investigation shows a vehicle went around the arms of a Union Pacific crossing and was hit by a train.

Sadly, the single occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

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We officially don't know the identity of the deceased yet.

While no name has been released at this time, we noticed comments on a Facebook post by Monroe-based KNOE 8 TV station from the man's family members.

Colton Daugherty wrote in a comment: "This was my grandfather...He was towing a heavy trailer, and we believe that road conditions caused the trailer to push him into the crossing."

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