| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3760 | 2015-11-20 | Troop E | Pedestrian Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE November 20, 2015 Pedestrian Killed in Crash Rapides Parish – Last night, a single vehicle crash killed a pedestrian from New Boston, TX. Troopers responded to the crash around 9:15 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 1207 at Sherry Lane. The crash involved a 1987 Ford pickup, driven by Dylan T. Mann (W/M 18 yrs) of Deville, LA and a pedestrian, identified as David B. McDougald (W/M 38 yrs). The Ford was southbound on LA Hwy 1207 when it collided with McDougald. He was walking in the southbound lane wearing blue jeans and a navy blue sweatshirt. Mann was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. McDougald was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. When walking near a roadway always make yourself visible to drivers by wearing bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials. Pedestrians that are walking at night should try to carry a flashlight for added safety. A person should always walk on a sidewalk, but if there is not a sidewalk available, you should always walk on the shoulder or if no shoulder is available, as close to the roadway edge facing traffic. Troop E Troopers have investigated 41 fatal crashes in 2015, resulting in 48 fatalities. Contact Information: M/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop E Office: (318) 769-9USA (872) scott.moreau@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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