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1877 2008-12-14 Troop B Fatality Crash Involving a Pedestrian in St. John
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: December 13, 2008
Fatality Crash Involving a Pedestrian in St. John

On Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 6:28 PM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatality crash that occurred on LA 637 (West Tenth Street) near Riverside Drive, in Reserve (St. John Parish). The crash involved a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Katie A Singleton (B/F/, 63 yrs) of Reserve, La. and a pedestrian. The Chevrolet was traveling northbound on LA 637 near Riverside Drive. The pedestrian, Jose V. Toledano (W/M, 33 yrs) of Reserve, La. was walking westbound on Riverside Drive approaching the intersection of LA 637. For an unknown reason, Toledano tripped and fell into the path of the Chevrolet. Mr. Toledano suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Neither alcohol nor speed appears to be a factor for Driver of the Chevrolet. Impairment is unknown at this time for Mr. Toledano. (Results pending a toxicology examination).

Trooper Brandon Beaudoin is continuing his investigation.

For more information contact:

S/T Joseph Piglia
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2780
joseph.piglia@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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