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| 1975 | 2013-02-06 | Troop B | **UPDATE** Impairment and Speed Caused Double Fatality Crash on I-10 |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 6, 2013 **UPDATE** Impairment and Speed Caused Double Fatality Crash on I-10 **UPDATE** The St. Charles Parish Coroner’s Office has positively identified the two individuals killed in this motor vehicle crash as Alice Young (B/F, age 42) and Bryan Young Sr. (B/M, age 54) both of Victorville, California. Alice Young was the driver of the 2012 Nissan Altima and Bryan Young Sr. was the front seat passenger. Preliminary toxicology results indicate that Thomas tested over the legal blood alcohol limit of .08g%. Drug testing is still pending. The investigation is on-going. February 4, 2013 This morning, shortly after 5:30 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop B responded to a fatal crash on I-10 in St. Charles Parish that claimed the lives of two individuals. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Nissan Altima was stopped on the shoulder of I-10 west at mile post 214.6 for unknown reasons. A 2002 Mercedes C230, driven by Nechole Thomas (B/F, age 26) of Houston, TX, was traveling at a high rate of speed on I-10 west on the right shoulder approaching mile post 214. The Mercedes struck the rear of the Altima and both vehicles caught on fire. After the fire was extinguished, two occupants were discovered in the Altima and pronounced dead on the scene. Thomas was able to escape from the Mercedes and received only minor injuries. Impairment is suspected for Thomas and toxicology tests are pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Thomas was arrested and charged with two counts of Vehicular Homicide, DWI and Reckless Operation. She was booked into the St. Charles Parish Correctional Center. The identities of the driver and passenger of the Altima have not yet been determined due to the extent of injuries and autopsies are pending. Once again, the presence of poor decisions such as driving while impaired and speeding proved to be a fatal combination. Making these decisions while behind the wheel often leads to serious injuries and deaths every day in our state. Making the responsible decision can mean the difference between life and death. Alcohol and/or drug impairment affects a person’s judgment. Louisiana State Police urges people to have a plan prior to drinking alcohol or ingesting medications that cause impairment. Always ride with a sober driver, take a taxi or call a friend. | |||
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