| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1406 | 2016-01-11 | Troop B | Massachusetts Woman Killed in Crash in Jefferson Parish |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE January 11, 2016 Massachusetts Woman Killed in Crash in Jefferson Parish Jefferson Parish – Yesterday evening, shortly after 5:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 45 and LA 3134 in Crown Point that claimed the life of 71 year-old Susan Tiano of Lexington, Massachusetts. Preliminary investigation revealed that 75 year-old Anton Becker of Newburyport, MA was driving a 2015 Nissan Versa south on LA 45 attempting to turn north onto LA 3134. Becker disregarded a stop sign as he turned onto LA 3134. The Nissan Versa was struck by a 2004 Nissan Titan, driven by Don Carmardell (age 29) of Marrero, LA. The passenger in the Nissan Versa, Susan Tiano was transported to University Medical Center and later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Becker, Don Carmardell and Jane Carmardell (passenger in the Nissan Titan) sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Becker and Tiano were utilizing seat belts, however Don and Jane Carmardell were not. Impairment is not suspected, however Becker voluntarily submitted to a blood test and results are pending. The crash remains under investigation and criminal charges are pending. Troopers urge motorists to remember fundamental traffic safety laws, such as stopping at an intersection, that when followed can help prevent motor vehicle crashes. While numerous factors including driver impairment and/or distraction often contribute to crashes, troopers often discover that simple traffic safety violations are the primary cause of the majority of motor vehicle crashes investigated each day. The task of making our roadways safer requires a joint effort between law enforcement and the public through responsible behavior behind the wheel and the reporting of dangerous drivers to authorities. Motorists are urged to dial *LSP (*577) from a cellular phone to report possibly impaired, distracted, or dangerous drivers or other hazardous roadway conditions to the nearest Louisiana State Police office. Contact Information: TFC Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Unit Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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