| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2460 | 2017-12-16 | Troop C | Bicyclist Killed by Vehicle in Assumption Parish Crash |
| TROOP C NEWS RELEASE December 16, 2017 Bicyclist Killed by Vehicle in Assumption Parish Crash Belle Rose – Shortly after 3:00 pm this afternoon, Troop C was notified of a fatality crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist on LA 308 north of LA 70. The crash took the life of 64 year old Terry Sims of Belle Rose. The initial investigation revealed 22 year old Acquindas Brown of Plattenville was traveling south on LA 308 in a 2015 Chevrolet Impala at a high rate of speed. Sims was traveling north on LA 308 near the edge of the northbound lane on a Roadmaster bicycle. For reasons still under investigation, Brown ran off of the roadway to the right. He overcorrected to the left and lost control of his vehicle. Brown crossed the center line and struck Sims as his vehicle ran off of the roadway to the left. Brown’s vehicle then overturned where it ejected his unrestrained front passenger, 22 year old Malik Mills of Napoleonville. Brown, who was restrained at the time of the crash, suffered moderate injuries and was transported to Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville by Acadian Ambulance Service. Mills suffered moderate to severe injuries and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge by Acadian Ambulance Service. A second passenger, 22 year old Jawauntez Patterson of Napoleonville, was restrained in the right rear seat. He suffered minor injuries and refused treatment on scene. Sims suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Assumption Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is not suspected as a factor in the crash; however, a standard toxicology report is pending on the part of Sims through the West Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office. Brown submitted a blood sample and a toxicology test is pending through the State Police Crime Lab. Troopers want to remind motorists of the importance of making safe driving decisions behind the wheel. Distractions, impairment, and fatigued driving continue to be factors in preventable crashes. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Troopers want to remind you that Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. 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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