| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2815 | 2013-01-25 | Troop C | Larose Woman Dies At Hospital From Injuries |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE January 25, 2013 Larose Woman Dies At Hospital From Injuries Cut Off, LA- Shortly before 8 AM on January 23, an 85 year old Larose woman was involved in a vehicle crash on LA 3235 where she later died from her injuries. The investigation revealed that a 2010 Ford Fusion was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of LA 3235 from West 54th Street. The Fusion was being driven by Priscilla Leonard (W/F age 85) of Larose, LA. A 2005 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on LA 3235 at the same time that the Fusion was attempting to cross LA 3235. The Jeep Wrangler was being driven by Tracy Griffin (W/F age 28) of Cut Off, LA. The Wrangler struck the Fusion on the left side, and both vehicles came to rest in the median of LA 3235. Griffin, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Lady of the Sea Hospital with minor injuries. Leonard, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to University Hospital in New Orleans where she died from her injuries. Alcohol use is not suspect to be factor in the crash. Blood was taken from Griffin, and the test results will be pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Routine toxicology tests are pending for Leonard. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers remind motorists to always be aware of their surroundings. Taking the time to drive defensively can mean the difference between getting in a crash and avoiding one. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. | |||
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