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2281 2014-09-02 Troop C Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Lafourche Parish

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
September 2, 2014

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Lafourche Parish

Raceland, LA- Shortly after 8:00 pm yesterday evening, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatal crash that involved a pedestrian on North Service Road in Lafourche Parish. The crash took the life of 26 year old Jace Sevin of Lockport, LA.

The investigation revealed that a 1995 Acura Integra was traveling west on North Service Road, east of LA 653, in Raceland, LA. The Acura was being driven by Jean Claude Pierre (W/M age 18) of Raceland, LA. As the Acura was traveling, it struck Jace Sevin (W/M age 26) of Lockport, LA, in the westbound lane. Pierre, who was wearing his seat belt, was not injured in the crash. Sevin was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries he sustained in the crash.

Impairment is suspected for Sevin, and routine toxicology tests are pending. Pierre submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. Charges have not been filled at this time, and this crash remains under investigation.


Pedestrians should always be aware of their surroundings and make sure to cross intersections and streets when it’s safe to do so. Remember to wear bright and reflective clothing when walking or bicycling at night. Bicycles must also have a lamp mounted on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front. They shall also have a lamp mounted on the rear that will emit either a flashing or steady red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear.


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
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