| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2845 | 2010-12-26 | Troop C | Fatal Crash In St James Parish |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP C- NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: December 26, 2010 Fatal Crash In St. James Parish Claims The Life Of A Vacherie Man St. James – On Sunday, December 26, 2010, at 1:55 a.m., a single vehicle crash on LA 18 fifteen tenths of a mile north of St. James Street in Vacherie, LA., claimed the life of a sixty-three year old male from Vacherie, LA. Lawrence Williams Jr. (B/M, 63 of Vacherie, LA) was operating a 2004 Cadillac Deville northbound on LA 18. For unknown reasons, Williams failed to negotiate a left bank curve and ran off the roadway to the right striking a ditch embankment. After striking the ditch embankment, the vehicle came to rest on its roof. Williams was transported to East St. James Hospital in Lutcher, LA. by Acadian Ambulance Service. Williams received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Williams was wearing his seat belt. Alcohol and/or drug usage is unknown. Blood was drawn and Toxicology results are pending from the St. James Parish Coroner’s Office. Troopers are continuing their investigation. Contact Information: | |||
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