| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1344 | 2016-05-07 | Troop B | Four Highway Construction Workers Seriously Injured by Drunk Driver |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE May 7, 2016 Four Highway Construction Workers Seriously Injured by Drunk Driver St. Charles Parish – Early this morning, at approximately 2:45 am, Louisiana State Police Troop B was notified of a crash on US 61 north at Evangeline Street (mile post 23.5) that injured four highway construction workers. All four workers suffered moderate to severe injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1997 Ford truck, driven by 23 year old Earl William Maugham Jr. of Destrehan, LA, was traveling north on US 61 in the construction zone and sideswiped an unoccupied 2014 Ford truck that was stopped in the right lane. The 2014 Ford was equipped with white and amber flashing strobe lights and was part of the construction work. After the initial sideswipe, the 1997 Ford then struck a John Deere back hoe that was being operated by a construction crew member in the left lane and continued forward over two raised center median curbs and struck four construction workers. All four construction workers were transported to University Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center with moderate to severe injuries. The four workers are listed below:
2. Davon Caine, age 20 of Bridge City, LA 3. Lonzill Henry, age 25 of Bridge City, LA 4. Louis Sanchez, age 53 of Kenner, LA Impairment is suspected on the part of Maugham and he was arrested and booked into the St. Charles Parish lock-up on four counts of 1st Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring and Careless Operation. Additional charges may be forthcoming and the crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of driving with caution in roadway construction zones. Drivers should slow down when approaching work zones and follow posted speed limits, warning signs, and flagmen directions. Drivers should also be sober, resist distractions and remain aware of their surroundings as there are often workers inside construction zones. Always remain vigilant and expect the unexpected as workers, work vehicles or equipment may enter your lane without warning. If you witness a hazardous situation or possible impaired driver, please dial *LSP (*577) and you will be directed to the nearest Troop to report that activity. 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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