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Galliano, LA – Shortly after 9:30 this morning, Troopers with Troop C responded to a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries on LA 3235 just north of West 205^th Street. The driver, 67 year old Lester Boudreaux of Breaux Bridge, later died of injuries sustained in the crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed Boudreaux was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and was exiting a private driveway onto LA 3235. He was crossing both southbound lanes to reach a turn-around in the median of the highway. As Boudreaux crossed the inside southbound lane of LA 3235, he entered the path of a 2013 Ford F-150 being driven by 54 year old Gavin Callais of Cut Off, LA. Callais struck Boudreaux on the driver’s side of his vehicle in the southbound lane. Boudreaux sustained critical injuries and was transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital by Lafourche Ambulance Service where he later succumbed to his injuries. Boudreaux’s wife and only passenger, 66 year old Gail Boudreaux, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center by Lafourche Ambulance Service. Callais sustained minor injuries and was transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital by Lafourche Ambulance Service. All three occupants were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.

Impairment is not suspected as a factor in the crash. Standard toxicology tests are pending on the part of Boudreaux. Callais provided a breath sample for testing which showed no alcohol present.

Troopers remind motorists to always look and make sure it is clear before pulling into traffic or across intersections. Always watch vehicles as they approach and gauge the distance they are covering as they approach. Never try and “make it” across when it is unsafe to do so. Keep distractions to a minimum and keep your focus on the road. It only takes a fraction of a second for a crash to occur. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. 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 Jesse LaGrange
Louisiana State Police
Troop C Public Affairs
Office: (985) 857-3680
jesse.lagrange@la.gov
www.LSP.org
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