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2405 2021-11-20 Troop C **Update** Seven People Die Overnight in South Central Louisiana Crashes Involving Impaired Drivers

TROOP C NEWS RELEASE UPDATE
November 20, 2021
Troopers Release Names of Occupants Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash

The driver of the SUV has been identified as 19-year-old Lily Dufrene of Luling. The passengers of the SUV have been identified as 18-year-old Hali Coss and 18-year-old Michaila Bowling, both of Luling.
Seven People Die Overnight in South Central Louisiana Crashes Involving Impaired Drivers

Terrebonne Parish – On November 19, 2021, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified of a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 182 near Louisiana Highway 660 near Houma. The crash claimed the lives of 42-year-old Charles Triggs, Jr. of Raceland, 21-year-old Danon Fulwiley of Raceland, 23-year-old Corey Porter of Raceland, and 25-year-old Ariana Lachico of Houma.

The preliminary investigation revealed Triggs was eastbound on LA Hwy 182 in a 2014 Honda Accord when he attempted to pass another vehicle at a high rate of speed in a no passing zone. After crossing the centerline, Triggs struck a 2018 Honda Accord driven by Lachico head-on.

Lachico and Fulwiley suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Triggs and Porter were transported with severe injuries and both later died at the hospital. Triggs and Lachico were properly restrained at the time of the crash. Fulwiley and Porter, the passengers in the 2014 Honda Accord, were unrestrained.

Impairment and reckless operation on the part of Triggs are suspected factors in this crash. A toxicology sample was collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Lafourche Parish – Shortly after midnight on November 20, 2021, a two-vehicle crash occurred on LA Hwy 20 in the community of Chackbay. The crash claimed the lives of three people whose identities are pending.

The preliminary investigation revealed 39-year-old Joey Clement of Thibodaux was northbound on Louisiana Highway 20 in a 2019 Ford F-150. The Ford crossed the centerline and struck a SUV head-on. After the crash, both vehicles became engulfed in flames.

All three occupants in the SUV suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Clement experienced minor injuries. Clement was unrestrained while restraint use is unknown for the SUV occupants.

Clement displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for DWI fourth offense with additional charges pending. Toxicology samples were collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

In one night in South Central Louisiana, seven people lost their lives and the lives of their families have changed forever due to impaired driving. Over and over again, Troopers see the tragic consequences of preventable motor vehicle crashes. Nearly half of the fatal crashes in Louisiana are caused by impaired drivers. The Louisiana State Police urges motorists to have a plan in place that includes a designated driver or an alternate ride home when consuming alcohol. Please choose to not drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver.

Troop C has investigated 36 fatal crashes resulting in 46 deaths in 2021.

Contact Information:
Trooper Ross Brennan
Louisiana State Police
Troop C Public Affairs
Office: (985) 857-3680
ross.brennan@la.gov

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