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2263 2015-02-21 Troop C Unrestrained Alabama Man Killed in Terrebonne Parish Crash

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
February 21, 2015

Unrestrained Alabama Man Killed in Terrebonne Parish Crash

Houma, LA- Shortly before 1:30 pm this afternoon, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that claimed the life of a 53 year old Alabama man on LA 57 in Terrebonne Parish.

The investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevrolet Truck was traveling north on LA 57, south of the Combon Bridge in Houma, LA. The Chevrolet was being driven by Danny Thomas (W/M age 53) of Robertsdale, AL. For unknown reasons, the Chevrolet crossed the center line of LA 57 and traveled off the left side of the road. The Chevrolet re-entered LA 57 and traveled off the right side off the road, where it struck two mailboxes and began to overturn onto its left side. Thomas, who was not wearing a seat belt, was partially ejected with the vehicle coming to rest on top of him. Thomas was pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office.

Impairment is unknown at this time, and routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation.


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.



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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