| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1600 | 2018-04-28 | Troop B | Houma Man Killed in High Speed Crash on US 90 |
TROOP B NEWS RELEASE April 28, 2018 Houma Man Killed in High Speed Crash on US 90 St. Charles Parish – This afternoon, shortly after 2:00 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on US 90 west at mile post 239.2, which is north of LA 306. Maurice Stewart (age 41) of Houma, LA died on the scene. Troopers’ preliminary investigation indicated that Stewart was driving a 1994 Ford Explorer west on US 90 in the right lane. For unknown reasons, the Explorer began to rotate counter clockwise. It then crossed the median and came to rest in the left lane of US 90 east. The passenger, 36 year old Schwann Williams of Houma, LA, was transported to University Medical Center in stable condition. Speed is considered as a factor in the crash. Impairment is unknown and toxicology tests will be performed during an autopsy. Seat belts were utilized by both individuals. The crash remains under investigation. Nationally, according to NHSTA, speeding is a factor in one-third of all fatal crashes. Speeding is defined as speed too fast for conditions or in excess of the posted speed limit. Speed limits are implemented in the best interest of public safety. Numerous factors are taken into consideration when deciding on a speed limit. Some of those include lane and shoulder width, vertical alignment, superelevation and curve radius. Troopers witness firsthand the devastating effects in motor vehicle crashes caused by speeding. Please be a responsible driver, obey speed limits, drive sober, buckle up and avoid distractions. Contact Information: | |||
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