| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2509 | 2019-04-21 | Troop C | Unrestrained Driver Killed in St. John Parish Crash |
TROOP C NEWS RELEASE Unrestrained Driver Killed in St. John Parish Crash Edgard – Shortly before 10:00 pm on April 20, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA Hwy 640 north of LA Hwy 3127 in St. John the Baptist Parish. The crash took the life of 54-year-old Nina M. Mitchell of Killona. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Mitchell was driving a 2007 Toyota Avalon southbound on LA Hwy 640. As Mitchell approached LA Hwy 3127, the Avalon ran off the road to the right. The vehicle briefly reentered the roadway before exiting the roadway to the right again. The Avalon then struck a dirt driveway and overturned. Mitchell was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced deceased on scene by the St. John Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown at this time, but a toxicology sample was taken from Mitchell to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Excessive speed may have been a factor. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. 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 and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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