| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2293 | 2014-11-24 | Troop C | Early Morning Crash Claims the Life of an Unrestrained Napoleonville Woman |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE November 24, 2014 Early Morning Crash Claims the Life of an Unrestrained Napoleonville Woman Raceland, LA- Shortly before 1:00 am this morning, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that claimed the life of a Napoleonville woman on LA 1 in Lafourche Parish. The investigation revealed that a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling north on LA 1 around box number 2549 in Raceland, LA. The Malibu was being driven by Dedric Clark (B/M age 38) of Thibodaux, LA. For unknown reasons, the Malibu traveled off the right side of LA 1 and struck a tree head-on. The unrestrained front seat passenger, Wanda Mayfield (B/F age 48) of Napoleonville, LA, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Clark, who was restrained, was transported to Thibodaux Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries. Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash. Blood was taken from Clark and the test results will be pending at the State Police Crime Lab. This crash remains under investigation.
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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