WEST MONROE, La. — A devastating crash on Interstate 20 west of Louisiana Highway 3249 (Well Road) claimed the lives of 46-year-old Clinton Warren of Vina, Alabama, and 45-year-old Nelson Okuoimose of Laveen, Arizona on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The Louisiana State Police (LSP) responded shortly after 10:00 a.m. to the scene of the collision involving two commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
According to LSP, Warren was traveling west in the left lane of I-20 in a 2012 blue Freightliner, hauling a manufactured home. At the same time, a 2013 white Freightliner, pulling a box trailer, was traveling west in the right lane. For reasons still under investigation, Warren’s vehicle veered into the right lane and struck the white Freightliner. Following the initial impact, both trucks veered left, entered the median, and collided with the Vancil Road overpass bridge support.
Both Warren and Okuoimose, a passenger in the blue Freightliner, were unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the white Freightliner, who was properly restrained, sustained minor injuries.
Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
In a statement, LSP emphasized the importance of seat belt use: “Seat belts save lives. Buckling up reduces your risk of serious injury or death by nearly half and is required by law in Louisiana for all occupants, regardless of seating position. Make seat belt use a habit—every trip, every seat, every time.”
This tragic accident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of the road and the critical importance of safety measures for all drivers and passengers.
