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1788 2010-08-11 Troop B Kinder, LA Resident Killed in Fatal Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: August 11, 2010
Kinder, LA Resident Killed in Fatal Crash

Venice, LA – Today, shortly after 2:10 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 23 at milepost 2.5 in Plaquemines Parish. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Freightliner tractor-trailer, operated by Patrick Darby (B/M, age 44) of Youngsville, LA, was traveling south on LA 23 in the right lane. Mr. Darby observed a large object lying in the middle of the right lane and attempted to avoid the object, but was unable to do so. The object was identified as a pedestrian, Garrett Randall All (W/M, age 19) of Kinder, LA. Mr. All was transported to Ochsner Hospital Westbank Campus and pronounced dead due to injuries sustained during the crash.

At this time, it is unknown why Mr. All was lying in the right lane of LA 23. Speed and/or impairment are not suspected on the part of Mr. Darby. However, impairment is suspected for Mr. All. Autopsy and toxicology 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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