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1 killed, 1 injured in Union Parish crash

Posted: Apr 12, 2012 9:30 AM by AP

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FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) - State police say one man was killed and another hospitalized following a single vehicle accident un Union Parish.

The accident happened early Wednesday morning on La. Highway 33 near Farmerville.

Troopers say a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche was northbound when it ran off the road and hit a tree.

The driver, 22 year old Charvis Buggs of Farmerville, was taken to Union General Hospital with moderate injuries. The passenger, 19 year old Kenneth Goodjoint of Farmerville, died a short time later at a Shreveport hospital.

Troopers say Bugg will face charges of DWI, careless operation and no proof of insurance when he is released from the hospital.

The accident remains under investigation.

Topics: 1 killed, 1 injured, Union Parish, crash

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