THE DAILY BAYOU | LIVINGSTON PARISH | NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Two visitors from Ohio were killed late Friday night in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish. Louisiana State Police arrested a 24-year-old Amite City man on two counts of vehicular homicide and other charges after investigators said he was impaired.
The crash occurred around 11:20 p.m. November 6 near Louisiana Highway 43, according to a State Police news release issued Saturday.
How the collision unfolded
In its preliminary account, State Police said Daniel Dennison, 24, of Amite City was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze eastbound in the right lane while a 2024 Mercedes Sprinter van traveled alongside in the left lane. Investigators said the Chevrolet moved into the van’s path for reasons still being examined.
Both vehicles entered the median and struck cable barriers. The Chevrolet stopped, but the van overturned and traveled into the westbound lanes, where it was struck by a westbound 2018 Kenworth tractor-trailer.
The van’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, and passenger, a 47-year-old man, both from Beavercreek, Ohio, died at the scene. Their names were not included in the initial State Police release. Troopers said the woman was wearing a seat belt and the man was not.
The tractor-trailer’s driver and passenger sustained minor injuries and were taken to a hospital. Dennison also suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized before his arrest, State Police said.
Driver faces vehicular homicide and DWI charges
Troopers said investigators determined Dennison was impaired. After he was medically cleared, he was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on two counts of vehicular homicide, first-offense driving while impaired, careless operation, simple possession of marijuana, no seat belt and no insurance.
These are criminal allegations; an arrest does not establish guilt. State Police said routine toxicology samples from all drivers were submitted for analysis. The investigation remains open.
Investigation ongoing
State Police have not publicly explained why the Chevrolet moved into the adjacent lane. The agency reminded drivers that alcohol and other impairing substances can affect reaction time, vision and vehicle control.
The Daily Bayou will update this story if officials release additional verified information.