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| 233 | 2014-08-18 | Troop A | Two Children Killed when Vehicle Runs off Roadway and Strikes them as they Fish (Update) |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2014 Two Children Killed when Vehicle Runs off Roadway and Strikes them as they Fish (Update) UPDATE – After an extensive investigation into the June 24, 2014 crash which killed two children, Louisiana State Police Troop A has concluded their investigative report. However, this case still remains active pending review by 23rd JDC District Attorney Ricky Babin’s office. Investigating Troopers will present all case findings to and continue to work closely with the District Attorney’s office as they review the case. Prairieville – Shortly before 3:30 pm on June 24, 2014, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on LA Hwy 928 (Bluff Rd.) south of I-10 in Ascension Parish. The crash took the lives of two children: 6 year old Daylon Lanus and 9 year old Sarai Lanus, brother and sister from Geismar. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 47 year old Shawnette B. Taylor of Prairieville was driving a 2004 Nissan Armada southbound on LA Hwy 928. At the same time Sarai and Daylon Lanus were fishing in a bayou down an embankment on the side of the road with their father (30 year old David Lanus, Sr.) and two other family friends. For unknown reasons Taylor’s Armada ran off the roadway to the right. After leaving the roadway the Armada traveled down the embankment and struck the group as they were fishing. Both Sarai and Daylon Lanus were killed as a result of the crash, and were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office. David Lanus, Sr. and two other adult males received minor to moderate injuries as a result of the crash. All were transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Taylor was properly restrained at the time of the crash, and she suffered only minor injuries as a result. Impairment is not suspected; however, a toxicology sample was taken from Taylor and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. At this point no charges have been filed, and this crash remains under investigation. Troopers urge the public to remain vigilant while driving at all times, especially during busy summer months. Never drive a motor vehicle when impaired or fatigued. Always remain buckled up while in a vehicle, regardless of seating position. Avoid distracting activities, especially the temptations of electronic devices that can substantially divert a driver’s attention away from the road, and always obey all traffic control devices. Contact Information: | |||
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