| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2810 | 2013-07-31 | Troop C | Luling Man Dies in Stolen ATV Crash |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE July 31, 2013 Luling Man Dies in Stolen ATV Crash Edgard, LA- Shortly after 6:20 PM yesterday evening, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a single vehicle ATV private property crash near Amp Circle in St. John Parish where a 20 year old Luling man died from his injuries after striking a tree. The investigation revealed that Ronnie Brown, (B/M age 20) from Luling, LA, was operating a 2013 Can-Am ATV near the trailer park on Amp Circle in St. John Parish. Brown exited the trailer park on the ATV onto a grassy area just south of the trailer park where he struck a support pole to a utility pole. After striking the pole, the ATV rotated clockwise and struck a nearby tree. Brown, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the ATV when it impacted the tree. Brown was transported to St. John Hospital where he died from his injuries sustained in the crash. Further investigation revealed that the ATV that Brown was operating was stolen out of St. Charles Parish. The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives are handling the stolen vehicle complaint. Alcohol use is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, but routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers remind everyone that off-road vehicles can be dangerous hazards on the roadway. Off-road vehicles such as golf carts, four-wheelers, and lawn mowers do not have the necessary safety or warning equipment to be traveling on the roads. Without the proper safety equipment such as headlights, taillights, brake lights and other street legal equipment, off-road vehicles can pose serious hazards on the roadway, especially in night time situations. Although not all crashes are survivable, properly utilizing safety equipment like approved motorcycle helmets and seatbelts decrease your risk of serious injury or death. Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police. Contact Information: Tfc. Evan Harrell Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop C Office- (985) 857-3680 Cell- (985) 855-0241 Evan.Harrell@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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