A woman named Angie arrested for fatal accident in Washington Parish
A driver has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday morning in Angie. Shantrell Spikes, 45, of Angie was arrested by Louisiana State Police related to the incident. The crash occurred near LA Highway 21 and LA Highway 438 in Washington Parish shortly before noon on Sunday, Jan. 4. Initial reports indicate that Spikes, driving a Toyota northbound on LA Highway 21, veered across the center line, went off the road, and then swerved back onto the roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn and land in a ditch. James Brister, 53, of Angie, a passenger in the front seat, was thrown from the car and tragically died at the scene. Spikes sustained severe injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities suspect she was impaired at the time of the crash and subsequently placed her under arrest. Spikes will face charges including vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and failure to wear a seatbelt upon her discharge from the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
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