DUI/Traffic — Coushatta, LA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A 58-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 71 near Coushatta, LA.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: DUI/Traffic
  • Location: Coushatta, LA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: age 58
  • Victim(s): 1 (58-year-old Michael Walker of Coushatta)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The crash occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 7, 2026.
  • A 2007 Chevrolet Colorado driven by Michael Walker exited the roadway and collided with a tree.
  • Michael Walker was properly restrained at the time of the crash.
  • Standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis to determine if impairment was a factor.
  • The cause of the crash remains under investigation.