| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 15 | 2016-08-09 | Troop A | Troopers Seek Person of Interest in Crash that Closed I-10 for 12 Hours |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE August 9, 2016 Troopers Seek Person of Interest in Crash that Closed I-10 for 12 Hours Baton Rouge, LA – Troopers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a person of interest in the August 5th crash that shut down Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge for over 12 hours. Shortly after 10:00 am on August 5, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle crash on Interstate 10 eastbound east of Siegen Lane. The crash involved an 18-wheeler carrying Isobutane that overturned after being struck by a red 2008 Ford Fusion. The driver of the 18-wheeler sustained minor injuries, and the driver of the Ford Fusion fled the scene on foot. Troopers later learned that the Ford Fusion was reported stolen from Baton Rouge. The person of interest is a white male with long blonde and brown hair. He also has tattoos covering both arms and legs. Witnesses reported seeing a white male with long hair running from the crash scene into the Siegen Lane Marketplace. Surveillance video obtained by Troopers from the Siegen Lane Marketplace Walmart showed the subject with his hair down, wearing green shorts and a white T-shirt prior to entering Walmart. Later footage shows the subject exit Walmart with his hair pulled up, and wearing a grey T-shirt. Troopers are asking that anyone with any information regarding this person to contact Louisiana State Police Troop A at 225-754-8500, or their local law enforcement agency. See attached photos. Contact Information: | |||
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