Two Dead After Commercial Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Ouachita Parish

Two Dead After Commercial Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Ouachita Parish

A tragic crash on Interstate 20 caused major traffic delays Thursday morning in Ouachita Parish, leaving two men dead and prompting an extensive investigation by Louisiana State Police.

According to a news release from Troop F, the collision occurred shortly after 10:00 a.m. on February 12, 2026, just west of Louisiana Highway 3249 (Well Road) near West Monroe. The crash involved two commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) traveling westbound on I-20.

Authorities identified the victims as 46-year-old Clinton Warren of Vina, Alabama, and 45-year-old Nelson Okuoimose of Laveen, Arizona.

Preliminary findings indicate that Warren was driving a blue 2012 Freightliner in the left westbound lane, pulling a manufactured home. At the same time, a white 2013 Freightliner pulling a box trailer was traveling in the right lane. For reasons still under investigation, Warren’s vehicle reportedly veered into the right lane, striking the white Freightliner.

Following the initial impact, both commercial vehicles traveled left into the median and crashed into the Vancil Road overpass bridge support.

Investigators said Warren and Okuoimose, who was a passenger in the blue Freightliner, were both unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the white Freightliner, who was properly restrained, sustained only minor injuries.

Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be analyzed. The crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police are reminding motorists that wearing a seat belt significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death and is required by law for all occupants in Louisiana.