| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2299 | 2014-11-01 | Troop C | Head-on Crash in Assumption Parish Leaves One Dead and Three Injured |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE November 1, 2014 Head-on Crash in Assumption Parish Leaves One Dead and Three Injured Paincourtville, LA- Shortly after 11:45 pm last night, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a head-on crash on LA 70 in Assumption Parish that left one dead and three others injured. The investigation revealed that a 1997 Ford Escort was traveling west on LA 70 near the Homerun Parkway in Assumption Parish. The Escort was being driven by Christina Paul (B/F age 24) of Belle Rose, LA. As the Escort was traveling west on LA 70, it entered the eastbound lane and attempted to pass two vehicles traveling in the westbound lane. The Escort was unable to safely pass and struck a 2009 Kia Optima, that was traveling east on LA 70, head-on. The Optima was being driven by Brittany Williams (B/F age 22) of Napoleonville, LA. Paul, who was properly restrained, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Assumption Parish Coroner’s Office. Williams, who was properly restrained, was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital with moderate injuries. The front seat passenger in the Optima, Ebony Henry (B/F age 26) of Napoleonville, LA, was properly restrained and transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital with moderate injuries. The rear seat passenger in the Optima, Lakita Robertson (B/F age 23) of Napoleonville, LA, was not properly restrained and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital with critical injuries.
It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash. Routine toxicology tests are pending for Paul. Blood was taken from Williams and the test results will be pending at the Louisiana 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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