| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1503 | 2018-04-28 | Troop B | State Police Investigates Three Vehicle Fatal Crash on Airline Highway |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE April 28, 2018 State Police Investigates Three Vehicle Fatal Crash on Airline Highway St. John the Baptist Parish – Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 3:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B responded to a three vehicle injury crash on US 61 near Windsor Street. One of the drivers, 27 year old Mayra A. Dominguez of Kenner, LA was taken to University Medical Center with critical injuries. Dominguez succumbed to her injuries this morning at the hospital. Preliminary investigation revealed that Dominguez was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu north on US 61 in the right lane and, for unknown reasons, drove over a small raised median and crossed into the south bound lanes of US 61. The Malibu entered into the path of a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, driven by 22 year old Jeremiah Young of Vacherie, LA, which was traveling south in the left lane. The Malibu was then struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 57 year old Tommy Lajaunie of Houma, LA, that was traveling south in the right lane. Young and Lajaunie were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. At this time, it is unknown if speed and impairment are factors. Seat belt usage is also unknown. The crash remains under investigation. Many of the crashes on our roadways are preventable, and lives can be saved if we take how we travel more seriously. Whether it is by vehicle, bicycle, or walking, tragedies like these do not have to occur if we plan our trips responsibly. By not driving impaired, avoiding distractions, wearing seat belts, wearing reflective materials, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic, we can make our journeys safer for ourselves and those we share the road with. Contact Information: | |||
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