BATON ROUGE, LA : Baker man killed in 2-vehicle crash on Wednesday, 31st July 2024

The following news release is from Louisiana State Police.

Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on July 31, 2024, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA 964 just north of Groom Road in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 41-year-old Derek Guessfeld of Baker.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Nissan Altima, driven by Guessfeld, was traveling southbound on LA 964. At the same time, a 2023 Nissan Armada was traveling northbound on LA 964. For reasons still under investigation, the Altima traveled across the centerline into the opposing lane, and collided with the Armada in a head-on manner.

Guessfeld was properly restrained, suffered serious injuries, and was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Armada was also properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries, and was transported a local hospital. This crash remains under investigation.


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