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2277 2015-06-08 Troop C Unrestrained Galliano Man Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
June 8, 2015

Unrestrained Galliano Man Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash

Leeville, LA- Shortly after 8:30 am this morning, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatality crash that claimed the life of a 64 year old Galliano man on LA 1 in Lafourche Parish.

The investigation revealed that a 2000 Dodge Ram was pulling out of a private drive and attempted to make a northbound turn onto LA 1. The Dodge was being driven by James Guidry (W/M age 64) of Galliano, LA. The Dodge pulled into the path of a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that was traveling south on LA 1. The Chevrolet was being driven by Merissa Shambach (W/F age 20) of Golden Meadow, LA. The two vehicles struck in the southbound lane of LA 1, just south of Golden Meadow. Guidry, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Shambach, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Our Lady of the Sea Hospital with minor injuries.


Impairment is not suspected for Guidry, but routine toxicology tests are pending. Shambach submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. This crash remains under investigation.


Driver should always be aware of their surroundings. 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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