| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2449 | 2017-12-02 | Troop C | **UPDATE** Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Terrebonne Parish Crash |
| TROOP C NEWS RELEASE December 2, 2017 **UPDATE** Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Terrebonne Parish Crash Update – Early this morning, driver Jessie Bethancourt died at University Medical Center in New Orleans from injuries he sustained in the crash. This crash remains under investigation. Original Release: November 27, 2017 Schriever – Shortly before 7:00 am this morning, Troopers with Troop C responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on LA 311 near Fletcher Technical Community College. The crash took the lives of 63 year old Larry Landry of Thibodaux and 31 year old Timothy Cleary of Orlando, FL. The initial investigation revealed Landry was traveling south on LA 311 in a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Jessie Bethancourt, 45 year old of Houma, was traveling north on LA 311 in a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. For reasons still under investigation, Landry crossed the center line and struck Bethancourt’s vehicle head-on. Despite being properly restrained, Landry received fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Bethancourt was not wearing his seat belt and sustained severe injuries. He was transported to University Medical Center by Acadian Ambulance Service Air Med. Cleary, who was a passenger in Bethancourt’s vehicle, was not wearing his seat belt and sustained fatal injuries. He was also pronounced deceased on scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash; however, toxicology testing is pending from both drivers. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that while not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: TFC Jesse LaGrange Louisiana State Police Troop C Public Affairs Office: (985) 857-3680 jesse.lagrange@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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