| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 108 | 2017-12-17 | Troop A | Speed Possible Factor in Crash that Kills Unrestrained Baton Rouge Man |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE December 17, 2017 Speed Possible Factor in Crash that Kills Unrestrained Baton Rouge Man WALKER – At approximately 8:30 pm on December 16, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on LA Hwy 63 south of LA Hwy 447 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 40 year old Bradley Lejeune of Baton Rouge. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Lejeune was traveling northbound on LA Hwy 63 in a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. As Lejeune entered into a right hand curve his Chevy ran off of the roadway to the left. After leaving the roadway the Chevy struck a driveway embankment, became airborne and then struck a tree. Lejeune was unrestrained at the time of the crash and suffered fatal injuries as a result. Impairment is unknown at this time, but a toxicology sample was taken from Lejeune to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Excessive speed may have been a factor, and this crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a 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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