Two-Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic on U.S. 71 South Near LSUA Rapides Parish, La. (11/3/2025) - Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 71 South between Alexandria and Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) late Monday afternoon. Units from the Rapides Parish Fire District #2, EMS, and local law enforcement arrived on scene shortly after 6:00 PM. At least one vehicle appeared to sustain significant front-end damage. Traffic in both directions slowed as first respon