| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3311 | 2019-06-25 | Troop D | Unrestrained Driver Killed in Calcasieu Parish Crash |
TROOP D NEWS RELEASE June 25, 2019 Unrestrained Driver Killed in Calcasieu Parish Crash Calcasieu Parish – On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, shortly after 3:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 12 about 4 miles west of DeQuincy. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Dakota Dale Singleton of Starks. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Singleton was traveling west on LA Hwy 12. For unknown reasons, the pickup truck crossed the centerline and ran off the left side of the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the pickup traveled through a shallow ditch, struck a tree, and came to rest. Singleton, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office. A toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a vehicle must be properly restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. The decision not to wear a seat belt can have deadly consequences. Motorists are encouraged to make the smart choice and to always wear a seat belt. Troop D has investigated 17 fatal crashes resulting in 20 deaths. Contact Information: | |||
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