| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1960 | 2013-08-05 | Troop B | St. Charles Parish Deputy Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash |
TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE August 5, 2013 St. Charles Parish Deputy Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash Last night, at approximately 8:45 PM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash in St. Charles Parish on LA 52 at Post Drive. Deputy Jeff Watson, a 12 year veteran with the Sheriff’s Office, was killed as a result of the crash. Preliminary investigation revealed that Deputy Watson (W/M, age 41) was on-duty and responding to a call for service in his fully marked 2010 Dodge Charger. Deputy Watson was traveling on LA 52 north approaching Post Drive with emergency lights activated. A 2004 Toyota Tundra, driven by Dallas Veillon (W/M, age 56) of Luling, LA, was traveling on LA 52 south and made a left turn onto Post Drive in the path of the Charger. The Charger impacted the Tundra on the right side, which forced the Charger into the on-coming southbound lane of travel. The Charger then impacted a 2004 Ford Expedition head-on. The Expedition was driven by Arthur Tregre (W/M, age 80) of Hahnville. A 2007 Honda Motorcycle, driven by Aaron Hagmann (W/M, age 29) of Luling, LA, was traveling behind the Expedition and struck the rear of the Expedition after the impact with the Charger. Deputy Watson was transported to the St. Charles Parish Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Veillon and Hagmann were also transported to the St. Charles Parish Hospital with minor injuries. Tregre was transported to the LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center with critical injuries. Impairment is not suspected, however blood was drawn from Veillon and Tregre and a toxicology analysis will be conducted by the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Toxicology results on Deputy Watson are pending an autopsy. Deputy Watson and Tregre were not wearing seat belts and speed is a factor of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. While not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Troopers witness firsthand the remarkable difference the use of a seatbelt makes in reducing injuries and fatalities in crashes. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. Taking the time to buckle up every trip and every time is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Contact Information: TFC Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Unit Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.matey@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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