| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1416 | 2014-03-11 | Troop B | Louisiana State Police Investigate Two Separate Fatality Crashes Involving Impairment |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE March 11, 2014 Louisiana State Police Investigate Two Separate Fatality Crashes Involving Impairment St. Bernard Parish – Shortly after 8:30 PM on March 10, 2014, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 46 involving a pedestrian, identified as 58 year-old Mandy Moravec of Meraux, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed that Bonnie Evans (age 51) of Violet, LA, was driving a 2008 Mazda 3 east on LA 46, just west of Judy St. Moravec was crossing LA 46 and was struck by the Mazda, then transported to the LSU Interim Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center where she was pronounced dead. Impairment is suspected for Evans who submitted to a breath test and the results revealed that she was over the legal limit of .08g% BAC. Evans was arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Careless Operation and Expired Drivers License. Impairment is unknown on Moravec and toxicology results are pending an autopsy. The crash remains under investigation. St. John the Baptist Parish – This morning, March 11, 2014 at approximately 4:30 AM, Troop B investigated a second fatal crash involving impairment on I-55 south at mile post 9.2. Preliminary investigation revealed that 32 year-old Brandon Craig of Franklinton, LA was driving a 2011 Kia on I-55 north in the southbound lanes. The Kia impacted a 2006 Chevrolet head-on. The Chevrolet was driven by 31 year-old Conrad Hebert of Tickfaw, LA, and was traveling in the left lane on I-55 south. A 2004 Honda driven by 59 year-old Newton Matthews of St. Rose, LA was traveling behind the Chevrolet on I-55 south and attempted to avoid the crash. The Honda rolled through vehicle fluids that were on the roadway and Matthews lost control of the Honda and impacted the guardrail. Craig was pronounced dead on the scene and two passengers in the Kia were transported to local hospitals with moderate injuries (front seat passenger Kori Goldsby, 22 year-old from Walker, LA and left rear passenger Jason Trahan, 29 year-old of St. Amant, LA). Hebert was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash. Matthews had minor injuries but, refused medical treatment on the scene. Impairment is suspected on Craig and toxicology results are pending an autopsy. Impairment is not suspected for Hebert or Matthews. Craig and the passengers in the Kia were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. 41% of fatality crashes in 2013 involved alcohol. Motor vehicle crashes are preventable when good decisions are made behind the wheel. Driving impaired is not only illegal, but it causes deaths and injuries every day across our country. Louisiana State Police encourages motorists to have a plan as it relates to traveling safely. Alcohol and drugs affect judgment and they impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and by having a plan in place ensures that you get home safely and other motorists on the road are safer. Troopers consistently investigate crashes involving impairment and lack of seat belt use. Every person in the vehicle is required by Louisiana law to be properly restrained regardless of seating position. Please use good judgment when behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, always driver sober and ensure that all passengers are buckled up. If you witness a hazardous situation or observe a possibly impaired driver, please notify Louisiana State Police by calling *LSP (*577) from your cell phone and report the dangerous activity. Contact Information: TFC Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop B Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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