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2022 2010-11-29 Troop B Slidell Resident Killed in Crash on I-310
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE


Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: November 29, 2010
Slidell Resident Killed in Crash on I-310

Troop B – This afternoon, shortly before 12:50 PM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash located on I-310 south near LA 3127. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Christopher D. Blanchard (W/M, age 30) of Slidell, LA, was traveling south on I-310 in the left lane. For unknown reasons, the Buick exited the left lane, traveled through the right lane and into the grassy area impacting a billboard support post. Blanchard was ejected from the Buick and pronounced dead on the scene.

Speed is not a factor of the crash, Blanchard was wearing a seat belt and driver impairment is unknown at this time. 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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