Truck leaves road, hits tree, Avoyelles man killed

A single-vehicle crash killed a Bunkie man on Friday.

State Police responded to the crash around 6:45 a.m., which occurred on LA 115 near the Avoyelles-Rapides Parish line. The crash involved a 1991 Toyota pickup, driven by David Chenevert, 68. The Toyota was northbound on LA Hwy 115 when Chenevert lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree.

Chenevert was wearing his seatbelt, but was pronounced dead.

*This crash was not weather related.

Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.