| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1279 | 2011-09-10 | Troop A | Baton Rouge Man Killed in Interstate 10 Crash |
TROOP A - NEWS RELEASE September 10, 2011 Baton Rouge Man Killed in Interstate 10 Crash Iberville – Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a fatal crash shortly before 10:30 pm last night on Interstate 10 in Iberville Parish. The crash claimed the life of a young Baton Rouge man who was sitting in a disabled vehicle on the Interstate. Troopers’ investigation revealed that a 2004 Chevrolet Impala had become disabled and was stopped in the left lane of Interstate 10 westbound at milepost 132 when the crash occurred. The driver of the Impala, Channing Dalcourt (B/M, age 25) of Baton Rouge, had stepped out of the vehicle and was standing near its left rear corner. The passenger, Vaneyawn Francis (B/M, age 20) of Baton Rouge, remained in the right front passenger seat. The Impala was struck from the rear by a 2006 Acura MDX, being driven west on I-10 in the left lane by Kelsey Funck (W/F, age 20) of St. Rose. The Impala did not have any lights activated when the crash occurred and Funck was unable to avoid striking it. Francis, who was still sitting in the front right passenger seat of the Impala, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Iberville Parish Coroner’s Office. Dalcourt was also struck by the vehicle and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Funck sustained minor injuries and was transported to Baton Rouge General Hospital on Bluebonnet Boulevard. Alcohol is not suspected to have played a factor in the crash. However, Troopers have submitted samples of both drivers’ blood to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for chemical analysis. Troopers have charged Dalcourt with Simple Obstruction of a Highway. No other charges are pending at this time. There are several things motorists can do to enhance safety on our roadways. Troopers would like to remind motorists to ALWAYS pay close attention to the roadway ahead. In inclement weather, times of poor visibility, and darkness, drivers should slow down to a speed that is safe for conditions. Drivers must be able to stop within the distance that they can see. In the case of night time driving, drivers must be able to stop within the distance illuminated by their headlights. Should your vehicle break down on the roadway, you should move it out of the travel lane as quickly as possible. Also, you should make the vehicle visible by leaving lights on, using flares or illuminating the vehicle with other lighting sources. It is very important to exit the vehicle and stand in a safe place off the roadway. Contact Information: TFC Russell G. Graham II | |||
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