| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1361 | 2017-10-29 | Troop B | Wrong Way Crash Claims the Life of New Orleans Woman |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE October 29, 2017 Wrong Way Crash Claims the Life of New Orleans Woman St. Charles Parish – Early this morning, shortly after 1:00 am, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 3127 west near LA 3141. The crash claimed the life of 45 year old Holly Arnold of New Orleans, LA. Troopers’ initial investigation revealed that Arnold was driving a 2008 Honda Element east in the westbound lanes of LA 3127. A 2014 Nissan Altima, driven by 25 year old Gabrielle Smith of Boutte, LA, was traveling west on LA 3127 and was impacted head-on by the Honda. Arnold was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle; she was pronounced dead on the scene. Smith was transported to University Medical Center with critical injuries. Impairment is unknown and toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. 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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