| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2288 | 2014-07-25 | Troop C | Houma Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE July 25, 2014 Houma Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash Lafourche Parish – Yesterday evening, shortly after 10:30 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a fatality crash on LA 3185 near Kettle Lane in Thibodaux. The crash claimed the life of 43 year-old Byron Mabry of Houma, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 GMC Denali, driven by Jorge Gonzales (age 21) of Thibodaux, was traveling west on LA 3185 and attempted to turn left onto Kettle Lane. A 2014 Harley Davidson, driven by Mabry, was traveling east on LA 3185. As the Denali turned across the eastbound lane, the Harley Davidson struck the Denali. Upon impact, Mabry and his passenger, Francis Plotner (age 46) of Houma, LA were ejected from the Harley Davidson. Mabry was pronounced dead on the scene and Plotner was transported to Thibodaux Regional Hospital with severe injuries. Gonzales was not injured in the crash. Gonzales submitted to an alcohol breath test and no detectable alcohol was in his system. Impairment is suspected on the part of Mabry and toxicology results are pending an autopsy. Charges are pending and the crash remains under investigation. Motorists need to remain vigilant at all times while they are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. When entering a highway, you must look both ways multiple times in order to ensure that it is safe for you to enter the roadway. Troopers remind motorists to avoid distractions while driving. Distractions, such as cell phones, passengers, radios, etc., take a driver’s focus away from the road. When focus is taken away from the road, the serious injury and fatality crash rate rises. Please make good decisions behind the wheel; buckle up each and every ride, drive sober and place your full attention on the road and other motorists. Contact Information: TFC Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Unit Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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