AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) - A fatal crash in Avoyelles Parish that left one man dead has resulted in the arrest of a suspect now being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to separate statements released by Louisiana State Police and the Department of Homeland Security.

Louisiana State Police Troop E reported that the collision occurred around 9 p.m. on Aug. 3 on Louisiana Highway 1 near the Echo community. Investigators say a northbound 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Romero H. Roberto, 34, of Alexandria, veered off the roadway and struck a 2013 Kubota lawn mower being operated on the shoulder by 59-year-old Rickey G. Maddox, also of Alexandria.

Maddox suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his inju

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