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2837 2013-02-18 Troop C Three Killed In Head-On Crash In Terrebonne Parish

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE

February 18, 2013

Three Killed In Head-On Crash In Terrebonne Parish

Houma, LA- Shortly before 9 PM yesterday evening, three people were killed in a head-on crash on LA 182 in Terrebonne Parish.

The investigation revealed that a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo was traveling west on LA 182 just passed LA 660. The Rodeo was being driven by Juan Martinez-Silva (O/M age 56) of Lockport, LA. The Rodeo crossed the center line and struck a 2000 Cadillac Deville that was traveling eastbound on LA 182. The Deville was being driven by Belinda Leonard (W/F age 48) of Raceland, LA. After the head-on impact, the Rodeo began to rotate counter-clockwise and rolled onto its passenger side. Martinez-Silva, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Leonard, who was wearing a seat belt, was also pronounced dead on the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. John Steve (B/M age 34) of Raceland, LA, a passenger in the Deville, died while in route to the hospital. Steve was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Natasha Rogers (W/F age 28) of Gray, LA, a passenger in the Deville, was transported to Terrebonne General Hospital with severe injuries. Rogers was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Alcohol use is unknown at this time and routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving. While there have been fewer deaths associated with impaired driving in recent years, there is still much room for improvement. 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. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. Taking the time to buckle up every trip and every time is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.


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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