| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1533 | 2020-06-29 | Troop B | Bridge City Man Killed in Jefferson Parish Crash |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE Terrytown – Earlier this evening, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 23 at Wall Blvd which occurred at approximately 8:10 pm. The crash took the life of 69-year-old John Bonvillain of Bridge City. The initial investigation by Troopers revealed that the crash occurred as Bonvillain was driving a 2017 Dodge Caravan southbound on LA 23 near the intersection of Wall Blvd. For reasons still under investigation, Bonvilllain’s Caravan traveled off the roadway to the left and continued to travel through numerous parking lots where he came to rest. Despite wearing a seatbelt, Bonvillain sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Impairment on Bonvillains part is unknown but standard toxicology results are pending. This crash is an active and ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time. As summer is upon us, please take a moment to put the safety of you and your loved ones ahead of everything else. Aside from sound decisions behind the wheel, speak to your family and friends about the consequences of impaired driving. Remind them that putting on a seatbelt greatly reduces the chances of being killed or seriously injured in a crash. Speak to them about the dangers of distracted driving. The conversation you have today could be the difference tomorrow. Contact Information: | |||
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