A Lake Charles man was killed Sunday night during a two-vehicle crash on LA Highway 397 in Calcasieu Parish.
Troopers say the crash occurred around 6:00 pm on June 20 near milepost 15.3 south of US. Highway 90.
The crash claimed the life of 58-year-old Clyde J. Jeanisse of Lake Charles.
Troop D says that a preliminary investigation revealed Jeanisse was driving south on LA 397 when another vehicle traveling north crossed the center line and struck him head-on in the southbound lane.
Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the crash.
Jeanisse was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injures.
State Police say the other driver suffered minor injuries and was also transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Impairment is not suspected and routine toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers, troopers say.
The crash remains under investigation.
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