| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 135 | 2017-02-01 | Troop A | Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Ascension Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE February 1, 2017 Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Ascension Parish Crash Prairieville, LA – Shortly before 8:00 pm on January 31, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on US 61 south of LA 427 in Ascension Parish. The crash took the life of 53 year old Tonya Gary of Baton Rouge, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Gary was walking east across US 61. At the same time, 52 year old Kellie Tanner of Prairieville, LA was traveling southbound on US 61 in a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. For reasons still under investigation, Gary walked into the path of Tanner’s vehicle and was struck in the left lane of US 61 southbound. Gary sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office. Tanner was properly restrained and was not injured in the crash. Troopers do suspect impairment on the part of Gary. A toxicology sample was taken from Gary and Tanner for analysis. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic could help prevent many pedestrian related crashes. Both motorists and pedestrians are urged to call *LSP (*577) to reach the nearest LSP Troop location to report roadway incidents or request assistance if needed. Contact Information: | |||
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