| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3800 | 2015-08-31 | Troop E | Ferriday Woman Killed in High Speed Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE August 31, 2015 Ferriday Woman Killed in High Speed Crash Catahoula Parish – Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed a woman from Ferriday, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 10:00 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 126 at Fish Fin Road. The crash involved a 2015 Dodge Charger, driven by Donna K. Oliveaux (W/F 50 yrs). The Dodge was westbound on LA Hwy 126, traveling at a high rate of speed, when Oliveaux lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle traveled down a steep ditch embankment and collided with several trees. Oliveaux was wearing her seat belt, but was pronounced dead. The crash remains under investigation. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a situation. Speeding and other aggressive driving behaviors are among the leading causes of highway crashes and fatalities. While not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can greatly decrease the occupant’s chance of death and will greatly reduce the extent of injury. Troop E Troopers have investigated 26 fatal crashes in 2015, resulting in 31 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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