18-wheeler crash in Madison Parish claims life of Mississippi man

WAVERLY, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, July 10, 2025, shortly before 5:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 20 just west of Louisiana Highway 557. According to authorities, the crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Charles Moore of Meridian, Miss.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2024 International Commercial Motor Vehicle, driven by Moore, was traveling west on Interstate 20. At the same time, a 2017 Freightliner Commercial Motor Vehicle was parked on the right westbound shoulder of Interstate 20. For reasons still under investigation, Moore veered right and struck the rear of the Freightliner on the right westbound shoulder of Interstate 20. After the initial impact, the International traveled off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

Moore, who was properly restrained, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Although impairment is not suspected, routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis.

The crash remains under investigation.