Bunkie Woman and Marksville Man Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash

Avoyelles Parish – On February 20, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Clyde Smith Road. The crash claimed the lives of 34-year-old Carrington Ramos of Bunkie and 30-year-old Elliot Charles Jordan III of Marksville.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2008 Acura RDX, driven by Ramos, was traveling south on Clyde Smith Road. For reasons still under investigation, Ramos’ vehicle left the roadway, traveled down the ditch embankment and struck a tree.

Ramos, who was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Jordan, who also was not restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

In 2024, Troop E has investigated five fatal crashes, resulting in six deaths.