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State Police: I-20 East crash claims the life of 72-year-old Monroe man

CALHOUN, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, April 6, 2025, shortly before 9:00 PM, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near milepost 101. According to authorities, the crash claimed the life of 72-year-old Alford Gallagher of Monroe, La.

The preliminary investigation revealed that 69-year-old Patrick Gallagher drove east on Interstate 20 in a 2013 GMC Acadia. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Alford Gallagher, who was the rear seat passenger and properly restrained, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Patrick Gallagher, who was properly restrained, received serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

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Routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

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