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| 2078 | 2011-06-23 | Troop B | **UPDATE** Chalmette, LA Resident Killed in Early Morning Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: June 23, 2011 **UPDATE** Chalmette, LA Resident Killed in Early Morning Crash After Garcia was released from the hospital, he was charged with Vehicular Homicide, DWI with a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.14g%, Reckless Operation and several other traffic related charges. During the fatal crash investigation, Garcia denied being the driver of the Chevrolet Impala despite numerous witness statements. Troopers obtained a search warrant for the Impala and DNA samples were extracted from the driver’s seat and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for further testing. The Crime Lab confirmed that the DNA evidence belonged to Garcia; proving that Garcia was in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash. On May 5, 2011, Garcia waived his right to a trial and entered a guilty plea in the 34th Judicial District Court in St. Bernard Parish. Garcia was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections for the death of Ngoc Do. In 2001, the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab welcomed the DNA Analysis Unit into the lab. The Forensic DNA Analysis section analyzes biological material found at a crime scene, or associated with a criminal investigation. The section attempts to include, or exclude potential suspects and/or victims as the source of the biological material. The Crime Lab receives approximately 12,000 cases per year. Being the largest laboratory of its kind in the state, the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory has been utilized by many agencies, both law enforcement and judicial, for the quick and successful prosecution of criminal investigations.February 19, 2011 Troop B: This morning, at approximately 6:40 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash in St. Bernard Parish on LA 47 (Paris Road) north at Marina Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Cesar D. Carrasco-Garcia (H/M, age 29) of Nicaragua, was traveling south on LA 47, crossed the center line into the opposing left northbound lane. A 2006 Lexus 330, driven by Ngoc Do (O/F, age 57) of Chalmette, LA, was traveling north on LA 47 in the left lane. The vehicles collided head-on and there is no preliminary evidence to indicate that either vehicle used brakes. Both drivers and a passenger in the Chevrolet Impala, Francisco Aguilar (H/M, age 43) of Texas, were transported to the LSU Interim Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center. Garcia and Aguilar sustained moderate injuries; Ngoc Do sustained serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Troopers suspect that Garcia was impaired at the time of the crash by alcohol and/or drugs and a blood sample was taken with results pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Seatbelts were used by both drivers and passenger. There was heavy fog in the area at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. Once released from the hospital, Garcia will be transported to the St. Bernard Parish Jail and booked on the following charges: Vehicular Homicide, DWI, Reckless Operation and Operating a Vehicle Without Lawful Presence in the United States. This is the third fatal crash that Troop B has investigated since January 1, 2011. Driving impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is not only illegal, but has deadly consequences. Please drive sober and remember that the person that has NOT consumed alcohol/drugs is the designated driver. Contact Information: | |||
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