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1741 2010-01-06 Troop B One Vehicle Fatality in St. Bernard Parish
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP L- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: January 6, 2010
One Vehicle Fatality in St. Bernard Parish

Troop B – On Wednesday, January 06, 2010, at approximately 12:20 PM, the Louisiana State Police Troop B was notified of a fatal crash on LA 300 (Bayou Road) east at Creedmore Drive in St. Bernard Parish. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Dodge Intrepid, driven by Lucille R. Franz (W/F, age 76) of Chalmette, was traveling east on LA 300 approaching Creedmore Drive. The driver was unable to negotiate a curve to the right and ran off the left side of the roadway. The Dodge then struck a steep embankment where it came to rest. Franz was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Speed and impairment are not suspected to be factors of the crash; however toxicology and autopsy results are pending.


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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