Lonnie M. Lyddy Obituary, Death – On August 5, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Troop E of the Louisiana State Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Louisiana Highway 175, situated north of Louisiana Highway 174. The incident resulted in the tragic death of 75-year-old Lonnie M. Lyddy from Many.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Lyddy was operating a 2023 GMC 2500 while traveling southbound on Louisiana Highway 175. The circumstances leading to the vehicle leaving the roadway are still being examined; however, it subsequently descended the ditch embankment and collided with a tree.
Despite being restrained, Lyddy suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. There is a suspicion of impairment as a contributing factor in this incident. Standard toxicology samples have been collected and sent for analysis. The investigation into this crash is ongoing.
The Louisiana State Police would like to remind all drivers that changes in perception can lead to changes in driving behavior. The consumption of alcohol, prescription medications, and other substances can significantly impair driving capabilities.
These substances may affect visual perception, distort the sense of time and space, hinder the fine motor skills necessary for vehicle operation, and slow reaction times. Motorists are strongly advised to plan ahead and appoint a designated sober driver.
Failure to do so can result in fatal outcomes.
