| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3785 | 2015-10-17 | Troop E | Impairment Suspected in Vernon Parish Fatal Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE October 17, 2015 Impairment Suspected in Vernon Parish Fatal Crash Vernon Parish – Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Pitkin, LA. Impairment is a suspected factor. Troopers responded to the crash around 2:15 a.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 10 at Marlow Road. The crash involved a 2012 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Keith Perkins (W/M 43 yrs). The Chevrolet was eastbound on LA Hwy 10 when Perkins lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree. Perkins was wearing his seat belt, but was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Motorists must be reminded that alcohol has many effects on the body. Alcohol can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Just one drink may cause these effects. Troop E Troopers have investigated 38 fatal crashes in 2015, resulting in 45 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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