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2637 2008-05-29 Troop C Raceland Teen Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on LA 307
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP C- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: May 29, 2008
Raceland Teen Dies in Single Vehicle Crash on LA 307

On Thursday, May 29, 2008 at approximately 12:00 PM Louisiana State Police, Troop C investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on LA 307 approximately 7 ½ miles north of LA 182. The crash involved a Ford F250 driven by a 16 year old male from Bayou Blue, LA. The Ford was traveling north on LA 307 in a slight left curve when it went off the roadway to the right, corrected to the left, and overcorrected back to the right. The Ford ran off the right side of the road while rotating clockwise and struck a large tree before coming to rest.

The 16 year old driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported by Air Med to St. Anne Hospital. The front seat passenger, Devon Pearson (W/M, 15, of Raceland, LA), sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Both occupants in this crash were properly restrained. Driver impairment is unknown at this time. (Results pending a toxicology examination). Trooper Dustin Richard is continuing his investigation.

For more information contact:

TFC Gilbert B. Dardar Jr.
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop C
Office: (985) 857-3683
gilbert.dardar@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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