Teen's body found 12 hours after crash

LEESVILLE, La. (AP) - A crash that killed a 19-year-old man early Tuesday wasn't discovered for more than 12 hours because of its remote location.

State police believe the crash happened around 5 a.m. but wasn't found until about 6:30 p.m.

Troopers said Mark Anthony Brister of Merryville was driving north on a parish road when he lost control, leaving the road on the left side. The vehicle then hit an embankment and began overturning.

Investigators said Brister wasn't wearing a safety belt and was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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