As reported in the Winn Parish Journal, Lacy Allen, age 54 of Jonesboro, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck and killed by a motor vehicle while walking along US Highway 167 North on Saturday, November 23. The accident was reported to have happened approximately at 3:00 am. 

Initial investigation indicates that Allen was walking southbound on the improved shoulder, on or close to the white line, when he was accidentally struck by a northbound 2006 Mazda SUV driven by Crystal Harstad Layfield, also of Jonesboro. Ms. Layfield had just left her place of employment when the accident occurred.

No foul play is suspected and no charges have been filed. An investigation is continuing as routine toxicology and autopsy results are pending.