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| 133 | 2017-02-05 | Troop A | Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed Unrestrained Driver and Passenger on I-10 in Ascension Parish |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE February 5, 2017 Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed Unrestrained Driver and Passenger on I-10 in Ascension Parish Prairieville, LA – Shortly after 4:00 pm on February 5, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of LA 73 in Ascension Parish. The crash took the life of 23 year old Jared Cunningham of St. James, LA and 39 year old Jeremy Jenkins of Baton Rouge, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Cunningham was traveling westbound on I-10 in a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. For reasons still under investigation, Cunningham lost control of his vehicle and ran off the left side of the roadway into the median. Cunningham’s vehicle began to overturn and came to a stop after striking a tree. Both Cunningham and Jenkins were unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. They were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash and a toxicology sample will be taken from Cunningham for analysis. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that impaired driving continues to be a major problem throughout Louisiana. Whether impaired through alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two, the consequences of driving while impaired remain the same. 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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