LEESVILLE, La. (Oct. 27, 2026) — Bond has been set for a Vernon Parish woman accused in a fatal vehicle incident that occurred at a local car wash.
According to investigators, Jeffrey Goner of DeRidder died after being struck while washing a vehicle on Aug. 30. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Following a joint investigation by Louisiana State Police and the DeRidder Police Department, authorities arrested Tyree Brown Seaman, 50, of Leesville.
She faces charges including:
- Negligent homicide
- Negligent injuring
- Obstruction of justice
- Reckless operation
- Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses
- Multiple drug-related charges
Authorities said bond has been set at $430,000.
All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
