U.S. 96, Loop 500 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

August 24, 2020 - Loop 500 in Center at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle crash.

According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at 11:45am a white 2015 Nissan Versa driven by Lah Say, 18, of Center with passenger Traveoon McCollister, 18, was southbound on U.S. Highway 96 and was attempting to turn left onto Loop 500. 

At that time a black 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Leonard Dupuis, 67, of Center was northbound. Both drivers had a green light; hoever, the Nissan did not have a turn signal, and when it turned left toward Loop 500 it collided with the Dodge.

Minor injuries were reported, but all involved refused treatment from EMS.

No citations were reported at the time of the crash.