| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1637 | 2018-08-14 | Troop B | Suspect in Fatal Metairie Hit and Run Crash Arrested |
| TROOP B NEWS RELEASE August 14, 2018 Suspect in Fatal Metairie Hit and Run Crash Arrested Update: Troopers investigating the fatal hit and run crash that claimed the life of Gordon Poydras arrested 72 year-old Elva Lafaye of New Orleans on a felony criminal charge of Hit and Run. An arrest warrant for Lafaye was signed in Jefferson Parish on August 13, 2018 and she turned herself in to Troopers at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on August 14, 2018. The crash remains under investigation. Hit and Run Fatality Suspect Vehicle Located August 13, 2018 Update: As a result of local media coverage and tips from the public, Troopers have located the suspect vehicle that struck Gordon Poydras on August 8, 2018. The vehicle has been identified as a 2012 white Toyota Camry XLE. Investigating Troopers have also identified a person of interest. This investigation remains active and on-going. Criminal charges may be forthcoming. Troopers Need the Public’s Assistance in Identifying Hit and Run Vehicle August 11, 2018 Update: Gordon Poydras died yesterday at the hospital due to the injuries sustained in the crash. Louisiana State Police Troopers need the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and driver responsible for this fatal crash. If you have information regarding the crash and/or the whereabouts of the driver and/or vehicle, please contact Troop B at 504.471.2775. August 9, 2018 Jefferson Parish – Last night, at approximately 10:30 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a hit and run crash that left a New Orleans man in critical condition. The crash occurred on the I-10 east collector road at Causeway Boulevard. Preliminary investigation revealed that 25 year-old Gordon Poydras was walking in or near the right lane of the collector road and was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene of the crash. Mr. Poydras, was transported to University Medical Center and remains in critical condition. Troopers collected evidence from the scene of the crash and determined that the vehicle is a 2012-2015 white Toyota Camry. The vehicle will have significant damage to the right front bumper, headlight, fog light and right wheel well. Troopers are asking anyone with information relating to the crash or the whereabouts of the hit and run vehicle to call Louisiana State Police Troop B at 504.471.2775. Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic could help prevent many pedestrian related crashes. Motorists should also remain vigilant for pedestrians. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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