Driver Arrested for Vehicular Homicide Following I-12 Multi-Vehicle Crash That Killed Two

Livingston Parish – Around 11:20 p.m. on November 6, 2026, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a multi-vehicle crash on I-12 near LA 43 in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the lives of a 54-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, both from Beavercreek, Ohio, and led to the arrest of 24-year-old Daniel Dennison of Amite City. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Dennison, was traveling eastbound on I-12, east of LA 43, in the right lane. At the same time, a 2024 Mercedes Sprinter Van, was traveling eastbound on I-12, in the left lane, alongside the Chevrolet. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet entered the left lane directly into the Mercedes' path before continuing into the median. The Mercedes also entered the median. Both vehicles struck the cable barriers, causing the Chevrolet to come to a stop. The Mercedes overturned and continued beyond the cable barriers into the westbound lanes of I-12, directly into the path of a 2018 Kenworth tractor-trailer traveling westbound on I-12. The Kenworth then struck the Mercedes. 

The female driver of the Mercedes was properly restrained, while the male passenger was unrestrained. Both suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Kenworth was properly restrained; the passenger of the Kenworth was unrestrained. Both suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

Dennison was unrestrained, sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the investigation, Dennison was determined to be impaired and was subsequently arrested. After being cleared from the hospital, he was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail for Careless Operation, Driving While Impaired (first offense), Vehicular Homicide (two counts), Simple Possession of Marijuana, No Seatbelt, and No Insurance. Routine toxicology samples were collected from all drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists that if you feel different, you drive different. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs can have negative effects on the body that affect driving skills. These drugs can impair vision, slow reaction times, and reduce the fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Failing to do so can have deadly consequences. 

Contact Information:
Sergeant Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Region 1
Phone: (225) 925-6202
[email protected]

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