Shortly after 3:20 a.m. on December 26, Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 21 north of Bogalusa in Washington Parish.
The crash claimed the lives of 32-year-old Mallory Odom of Bogalusa, and 31-year-old Kassi Creel of Franklinton.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as the driver, Mallory Odom, was southbound on LA Hwy 21in a 2017 Nissan Rogue. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan crossed the centerline and exited the roadway to the left.
After leaving the roadway, the Nissan impacted a concrete culvert.
Both the driver and the passenger, Kassie Creel, were unrestrained at the time of the crash and sustained fatal injuries.
Both were pronounced deceased on the scene.
Impairment is unknown, but a standard toxicology sample was obtained from the driver for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.
