| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1495 | 2015-03-22 | Troop B | Belle Chasse Man Arrested for Vehicular Homicide After Killing Bicyclist |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE March 22, 2015 Belle Chasse Man Arrested for Vehicular Homicide After Killing Bicyclist Update - The bicyclist was identified as 52 year-old Bernard Jones of Terrytown, LA. Jefferson Parish – Last night, shortly after 8:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 428 at Peter Street. The crash claimed the life of a bicyclist. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Chevrolet Pick-Up, driven by 34 year-old Jason Dejean of Belle Chasse, LA, was traveling north on LA 428 straddling the left and center turn lanes. A bicyclist was traveling south in the center turn lane and was impacted by the Chevrolet. The bicyclist was ejected and died on the scene; the bicyclist’s identity is being withheld pending notification to the family. The Chevrolet continued north on LA 428 and struck a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, driven by 23 year-old Vanessa Carbijal-Miranda of Gretna, LA. Miranda and two passengers were transported to Ochsner West Jefferson Hospital with minor to moderate injuries. Impairment is suspected and blood was taken from Dejean. A toxicological analysis will be performed by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Dejean was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on charges of DWI, Vehicular Homicide and three counts of Vehicular Negligent Injuring. 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. Troopers will continue to work vigilantly in an effort to actively enforce Louisiana’s DWI laws. 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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