| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2296 | 2014-11-11 | Troop C | Fiery Crash on LA 24 Leaves Three Dead in Terrebonne Parish |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE November 11, 2014 Fiery Crash on LA 24 Leaves Three Dead in Terrebonne Parish Schriever, LA- Shortly before 6:30 pm yesterday afternoon, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two vehicle crash that killed three people on LA 24 in Terrebonne Parish. The investigation revealed that a 1998 Dodge Ram truck was traveling north on LA 24 near St. George Street in Schriever, LA. The Dodge was being driven by Jordan Mayon (W/M age 19) of Houma, LA. The Dodge was traveling at a high rate of speed on LA 24 as it entered an S curve near the St. George Street intersection. Mayon failed to negotiate the curve and the Dodge began to rotate counter-clockwise as it traveled off the left side of LA 24. The dodge continued across a small grass median where it began to overturn and enter the southbound lanes of LA 24. A 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Kendric Prince (B/M age 30) of Patterson, LA, was traveling south on LA 24. Prince was unable to avoid the crash and struck the overturned Dodge. Immediately following the impact, both vehicles became engulfed in flames. Mayon, Prince, and a passenger in Prince’s vehicle, Shannon Tassin (B/M age 54) of Reserve, LA, were unable to escape the vehicles and were pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Due to the extent of damage from the fire, troopers were unable to determine if seat belts were used during the crash. Alcohol use is unknown at this time and routine toxicology tests are pending. 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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