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1734 2009-12-11 Troop B Fatal Crash on Belle Chase Highway
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: December 11, 2009
Fatal Crash on Belle Chase Highway

Troop B – On December 11, 2009, at approximately 10:05 AM, Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal crash on Belle Chase Highway (LA 23) south at Avenue G. The investigation determined that that a 2005 International, driven by Cameron Johnson (age 27 of Donaldsonville), was stopped in the left turn lane at the intersection, waiting to make the left turn. A 2006 Kia Optima, driven by Ronnie R. Longino (age 46 of Belle Chase), struck the rear of the International. Longino was pronounced deceased on the scene. Troopers suspect Longino was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash; toxicology results are pending. Trooper T. Duncan is investigating the crash.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana. Please drive sober!


For more information contact:

Trooper Melissa Matey
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2780
melissa.matey@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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