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An accident in Desoto Parish has left one person dead.

State Police responded to a report of a two vehicle crash on US Highway 171, just north of Highway 5 that claimed the life of aKeatchie man.

A 2007 Ford Truck driven by 72-year-old John Willis of Shreveport was headed south on US 171 when a 2000 Dodge sedan driven by 55-year-old Leonard Horton of Keatchie swerved into his lane in an erratic manner and caused the two vehicles to collide.  After the crash, Horton was transported to University Health for treatment, but died from his injuries.

A toxicology sample was obtained from Horton and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation..

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