| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2967 | 2017-02-24 | Troop D | Lack of Seat Belt Use Contributes to Death and Injury in Calcasieu Parish Crash |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE February 24, 2017 Lack of Seat Belt Use Contributes to Death and Injury in Calcasieu Parish Crash CALCASIEU PARISH, LA – A Texas man is dead and a Florida man seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash south of Lake Charles early this morning. On February 24, 2017, at 2:41 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 385 (Gulf Highway) north of Friesen Road in Calcasieu Parish. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Honda driven by 29-year-old Wilfredo Alvarado-Lorenzi of Orlando, Florida, was traveling south when for unknown reasons the vehicle traveled off of the highway and struck a utility pole. The lone passenger in the vehicle, 27-year-old Emmanuelle Ortiz of Baytown, Texas, was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Alvarado-Lorenzi was seriously injured and transported to Lafayette General Hospital for treatment. Neither was wearing a seat belt. Driver impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash. A toxicology sample was obtained from Alvarado-Lorenzi for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. Wearing a seat belt is the simplest and most effective step motorists can take to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Louisiana state law requires motor vehicle occupants to be properly restrained in all seating positions, day and night. Motorists are encouraged to make the smart choice and wear a seat belt on every trip. Troop D has investigated 4 fatal crashes resulting in 7 deaths this year. Contact Information: | |||
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