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| 140 | 2017-02-13 | Troop A | Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed Unrestrained Gonzales Woman in Livingston Parish |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE February 13, 2017 Impairment Suspected in Crash that Killed Unrestrained Gonzales Woman in Livingston Parish Watson, LA – Shortly before 1:00 pm on February 13, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 1019 east of LA 447 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 49 year old Kimberly Picard of Gonzales, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Picard was traveling eastbound on LA 1019 in a 2004 GMC Sierra. For reasons still under investigation, Picard ran off the right side of the roadway and lost control of her vehicle. Picard’s vehicle continued off the right side of the roadway and came to a stop after striking a tree on its driver’s side. Picard was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash and a toxicology sample will be taken from Picard 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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