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Update: Buncombe Rd. is now open to traffic.

One woman died and another transported to a hospital Monday morning after a vehicular crash on Buncombe Rd.

Just after 7 a.m. on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff's patrol deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Buncombe Rd. and Hwy. 169 in response to a major crash. According to patrol deputies, a Chevrolet Tahoe heading west crossed over the center line into the opposing lane, striking a Chevrolet Equinox head on. The driver of the Equinox died at the scene and the driver of the Tahoe was transported to a hospital with unknown injuries.

Buncombe Rd. was completely shut down from Hwy. 169 to Simpson Rd. Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible. 

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Casey Jones