| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1354 | 2017-01-05 | Troop B | Louisiana State Police Need Public’s Assistance in Identifying Vehicle that Struck DPS Officer and Fled the Scene |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE January 5, 2017 Louisiana State Police Need Public’s Assistance in Identifying Vehicle that Struck DPS Officer and Fled the Scene Jefferson Parish – On January 1, 2017, shortly after 4:15 am, a DPS Officer was investigating a minor crash on US 90 B west at mile post 11 on the Crescent City Connection Bridge. The minor crash was partially blocking the right lane. The DPS Officer positioned his fully marked police vehicle with activated overhead lights in the right lane in order to protect the crash scene. The DPS Officer exited his vehicle and was approaching the crash scene when he was struck by the passenger side of a vehicle, believed to be a 2013 or older model white 4-door Volkswagen. Investigators believe the Volkswagen is possibly the CC model. The Volkswagen swerved into the right lane, past the police unit after impacting the DPS Officer. It stopped ahead of the police unit for a very brief period of time then fled the scene. The white Volkswagen will have damage to the right front headlight, right front corner and right side view mirror. The DPS Officer suffered a broken left hand, left foot injuries and multiple abrasions. He was taken to a local hospital, treated and released. Louisiana State Police Troop B is investigating the crash and asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the white Volkswagen that struck the Officer. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the hit and run vehicle and/or driver is encouraged to call Troop B at 504.471.2775. Also, Crimestoppers is offering up to $2500 for information which leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the cash reward. Citizens with information should call the Crimestoppers Hotline at (504) 822-1111 or 1-877-903-STOP. 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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