| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2248 | 2013-11-28 | Troop C | Unrestrained Raceland Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Yesterday Evening in Lafourche Parish |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE November 28, 2013 Unrestrained Raceland Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Yesterday Evening in Lafourche Parish Raceland, LA- Shortly before 9 PM yesterday evening, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a single vehicle crash on LA 182 in Raceland, LA, where a 44 year old man was partially ejected and killed after his vehicle traveled off the road and struck a tree. The investigation revealed that a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling east on LA 182 near Bayou Folse Road in Lafourche Parish when it entered a left curve in the road. For unknown reasons, the driver failed to negotiate the curve and traveled off the road to the right. The Malibu traveled for approximately 150 feet before the driver overcorrected and caused the vehicle to cross both lanes of LA 182 and travel off the left side of the roadway. Once the Malibu traveled off the left side of LA 182 it struck a tree, partially ejecting the unrestrained driver. The driver, Percy Hills (B/M age 44) of Raceland, LA, was transported to St. Anne General Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Alcohol use is unknown at this time, but routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers remind everyone to remain safe on the roads and never get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have had any alcoholic beverages. 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. Louisiana State Police Troop C reminds everyone to have a designated driver and to help make this a safe holiday. Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police. Contact Information: Tfc. Evan Harrell Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop C Office- (985) 857-3680 Cell- (985) 855-0241 Evan.Harrell@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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