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  • Joseph Free, Donnie Rogers Killed in Log Truck Accident on Highway 175 in Desoto Parish

    Joseph Free, Donnie Rogers Killed in Log Truck Accident on Highway 175 in Desoto Parish

    Published on: Nov 5, 2020 | By Michael Grossman Tags: #Desoto Parish #fatal accident #log truck #Louisiana #tanker truck #Tractor-trailer

    Quick Facts:

    Where: The accident occurred on Highway 175 near Heard Road in Desoto Parish, Louisiana.

    What Happened: A southbound log truck allegedly crossed over the center line and struck a northbound tanker truck.

    Participants:

    • Joseph Free, driver of log truck
    • Donnie Rogers, driver of tanker truck

    Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

    • Joseph Free, 45, killed
    • Donnie Rogers, 63, killed

    Details:

    On or about Wednesday, October 4th, 2020, around 1:00 in the afternoon, an accident between a tanker truck and a tractor-trailer hauling logs left two men dead. State Police said the accident happened on Highway 175 near the intersection with Heard Road in Desoto Parish, Louisiana.

    Authorities believe 45-year-old Joseph Free and 63-year-old Donnie Rogers were killed when a southbound log truck driven by Free allegedly crossed over the center line and struck the tanker truck Rogers was driving. Both Rogers and Free died of their injuries a short time after the collision.

    Google Maps shows Highway 175 as a two lane major roadway that cuts through a wooded, residential area. Desoto Parish is located about 39 miles south of Shreveport.

    State and local law enforcement agencies are assisting with the investigation.

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