| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 100 | 2017-10-12 | Troop A | Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed an Unrestrained 18 Year Old in Iberville Parish |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE October 12, 2017 Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed an Unrestrained 18 Year Old in Iberville Parish Bayou Sorrel– Shortly after 1:00 am on October 12, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 75 south of JR Drive in Iberville Parish. The crash took the life of 18 year old Elin Colderon of Baton Rouge. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Colderon was traveling northbound on LA 75 in a 2002 Nissan Xterra. Colderon’s vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment. Colderon was ejected from the vehicle as it became airborne and began to overturn. Colderon was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Iberville Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash and a toxicology sample will be taken from Colderon for analysis. Impaired driving and the lack of seat belt use continue to be the leading causes of death in motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana. Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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