| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1320 | 2016-11-08 | Troop B | Unrestrained Kenner Woman Dies in St. Charles Parish Crash |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE November 8, 2016 Unrestrained Kenner Woman Dies in St. Charles Parish Crash St. Charles Parish – Yesterday evening, shortly before 6:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on US 61 at Ormond Blvd. The crash claimed the life of 20 year old Angelica Matamoros of Kenner, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed that Matamoros was driving a 2002 Toyota Camry south on US 61 and for unknown reasons, the Toyota crossed the center median into the northbound lanes. The Toyota was struck by a 2002 Honda CRV, driven by 23 year old Norman Porter of LaPlace, LA. Matamoros was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the Toyota as a result of the collision. After being ejected, Matamoros was struck by a 2014 Ford truck, driven by 28 year old Justin Hunter. Matamoros was pronounced dead on the scene. Porter sustained moderate injuries and was transported to University Medical Center. Hunter was not injured. Impairment is not suspected however toxicology results for Matamoros are pending an autopsy. Blood was taken from both Porter and Hunter and toxicology tests will be performed by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. The crash remains under investigation. The majority of motorists who die in crashes are not wearing a seat belt. Despite this fact, some people still choose not to take the 3 seconds needed to buckle a seat belt. Louisiana law requires motorists to wear a seat belt in every seating position, front seat and back seat, day and night. Wearing a seat belt is the most effective thing vehicle occupants can do to minimize the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Motorists are encouraged to make the smart choice and to always wear their seat belt. Contact Information: S/T Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Section Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.Matey@LA.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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