| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2552 | 2009-02-25 | Troop C | Golf Cart Occupants Critcally Injured; Pedestrian Killed in Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP C- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: February 25, 2009 Golf Cart Occupants Critcally Injured; Pedestrian Killed in Crash Gheens- A vehicle crash on LA 654 in the Community of Gheens, LA leaves a Gheens female dead and two in critical condition. On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at approximately 1:45 AM, Slade St. Pierre, 36, of Lockport, LA was driving a 2003 Dodge Dually truck westbound in the middle of LA 654. An Easy-Go Golf Cart, driven by Mark Plaisance Jr, 22, of Gheens, LA, was traveling west in the eastbound lane on LA 654 when it was struck from behind by the Dodge. After the Dodge struck the Golf Cart, Plaisance and his passenger, Cherie Falgout, 22, of Gheens, LA, were both ejected from the golf cart. The Dodge then exited the roadway to the right striking a pedestrian, Melissa Elder, 48, of Gheens, LA, who was walking west on the westbound shoulder. The Dodge re-entered the roadway, crossed the center line, and went onto South Leon Street. The Dodge then left the roadway to the right striking an unoccupied properly parked vehicle in front of Bill’s Place. After striking the parked vehicle, the Dodge continued south for approximately 80 yards before coming to a stop and then returning to the scene. Alcohol is suspected on St. Pierre and Plaisance. St. Pierre was not injured and was transported to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office where he submitted to a breath test, resulting in a .118g % BAC. Plaisance and Falgout sustained serious injuries and were transported to St. Anne Hospital where they remain in critical condition. Blood was taken from Plaisance and sent to the LSP- Crime Lab for analysis. Elder sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. Plaisance was charged with 14:98- DWI 1st Offense, and 32:53-Improper Equipment on the Roadway. St. Pierre’s charges are: 32:71-Driving Left of Center, 14:98-3rd Offense DWI, 14:32.1-Vehicular Homicide (1 Count), and 14:39.1-Vehicular Negligent Injury (2 Counts). Troopers are continuing their investigation. Contact Information: TFC Gilbert Dardar Jr. Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police - Troop C Office: (985) 857-3683 Cell: (985) 855-0241 Gilbert.Dardar@dps.la.gov WWW.LSP.ORG | |||
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