| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2472 | 2019-07-07 | Troop C | Driver Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash |
TROOP C NEWS RELEASE Driver Killed in Lafourche Parish Crash Raceland – Shortly before 7:00 pm on July 7, 2019, Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy 90 at the LA Hwy 652 overpass in Lafourche Parish. The crash took the life of 36-year-old Melvin Zelaya Argueta who was residing in Houma. The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Argueta was traveling westbound on US Hwy 190 in a 1998 Ford Expedition. For unknown reasons, Argueta ran off the roadway to the left into the median and the vehicle struck a bridge pillar. Argueta suffered fatal injuries despite proper restraint use. Impairment is unknown, and a standard toxicology sample is pending. This crash remains under investigation, and there is no further information at this time. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, always ensure every occupant is properly restrained, and follow all traffic laws. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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