| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2822 | 2012-12-05 | Troop C | Montegut Woman Dies in Three Vehicle Head On Crash in Terrebonne Parish |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE December 5, 2012 Montegut Woman Dies in Three Vehicle Head On Crash in Terrebonne Parish Houma, LA- Shortly before 11:30 PM yesterday evening, a 70 year old Montegut woman was tragically killed in a head on crash after a vehicle attempted to pass in a no passing zone on LA 659 just north of LA 3087. The investigation revealed that a 2000 Nissan Maxima was traveling north on LA 659 behind a 2005 Toyota Camry. The Maxima was being driven by Gregory Poindexter (B/M age 32) of Houma, LA. Poindexter entered the southbound lane of LA 659 and attempted to pass the Camry in a no passing zone. The Camry was being driven by Terri McKever (B/F age 18) of Houma, LA. A 2004 Ford Focus was traveling south on LA 659 at the same time that Poindexter was attempting to pass. The Focus was being driven by Lindy Bascle (W/F age 70) of Montegut, LA. Both vehicles struck head on in the southbound lane of LA 659. Immediately after the impact, the Maxima rotated counter-clockwise back into the northbound lane of LA 659 where it was struck by the Camry. Poindexter, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to Terrebonne General Hospital with minor injuries. McKever, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Terrebonne General Hospital with minor injuries. Bascle, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. During the investigation State Police learned that the 2000 Nissan Maxima Poindexter was driving was stolen. Around the time of the crash, the Houma Police Department had responded to the Blue Diamond Lounge at 8166 Main Street in reference to the theft of a vehicle. During the investigation, the victim reported to law enforcement that her car was involved in a crash on LA 659. Alcohol use is suspect to be factor for Poindexter. Blood was taken from Poindexter and the test results will be pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Alcohol use is not suspected for Bascle, but routine toxicology tests are pending. Alcohol use is not suspected for McKever, but blood was taken and the test results will be pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. This crash remains under investigation. Poindexter was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Complex and charged with Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Negligent Injuring (2 counts), Passing In A No Passing Zone, No Seat Belt, and No Driver’s License. Poindexter was also charged by the Houma Police Department for one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
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