| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3167 | 2020-12-25 | Troop D | Christmas Eve Crash Claims Life of Kinder Resident |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE Christmas Eve Crash Claims Life of Kinder Resident Kinder – On December 24, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a fatal crash involving three vehicles on US Hwy 190, about 1 mile west of LA Hwy 99 (Lauderdale Road) in Allen Parish. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old John G. Lumas of Kinder. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2016 Nissan Maxima, driven by 22-year-old Bailyn D. Fruge of Elton, was traveling west on US 190. For reasons still under investigation, Fruge struck the rear of a 2011 Nissan Titan, being driven by Lumas. The impact caused Lumas to lose control of his vehicle and cross the center line into the opposing lane of travel. At the same time, a 2017 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling east, struck the Nissan Titan head-on. Despite being properly restrained, Lumas sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Fruge and the driver of the tractor-trailer were both properly restrained and not injured. Toxicology samples were obtained from Fruge and the driver of the tractor-trailer and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists to always make good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, always ensure every occupant is properly restrained, and follow all traffic laws. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death. Troop D has investigated 30 fatal crashes resulting in 32 deaths in 2020. Contact Information: | |||
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