An off-duty Calcasieu Parish representative was involved in a fatal accident, according to Louisiana State Police

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – The Louisiana State Police (LSP) is currently investigating a fatal accident involving an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, according to LSP Trooper Matt Gaspard.

At approximately 4:50 p.m. today, State Police were notified of a three-vehicle accident on Nelson Road at Plantation Drive. One person died in the crash, Gaspard said.

According to Gaspard, an unmarked Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office vehicle driven by an off-duty deputy was involved in the accident.

This is a developing story. Further details will be released as they become available.

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