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St. Bernard – Early this morning, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 300 southbound near the intersection of Beauregard Lane which occurred shortly after 12:00 am. The crash took the life of 45-year-old Merteal Morales of St. Bernard.

The preliminary investigation revealed Morales was traveling southbound on LA 300 near the intersection of Beauregard Lane in a 2011 Dodge Ram Pick-Up. For reasons still under investigation, Morales’ vehicle traveled off the roadway to the right, striking multiple trees and a light pole. Morales was not wearing a seat belt and as a result was partially ejected. Morales sustained fatal injuries during the crash. Impairment is unknown at this time and toxicology reports are pending. This crash remains under investigation and there is no further information available at this time.

Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Simply making safe decisions while in motor vehicles such as never driving impaired and ensuring all occupants are properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
TFC Monroe Dillon
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (504) 471-2780
Monroe.Dillon@LA.Gov