| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3811 | 2015-09-25 | Troop E | **UPDATE**Young Child Killed in High Speed Collision |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE September 25, 2015 **UPDATE**Young Child Killed in High Speed Collision **Yesterday morning, Troopers charged Kristopher L. Silk with vehicular homicide, reckless operation, and no driver’s license in possession. He was booked into the Grant Parish Detention Center. See below for the original release from August 13, 2015. Grant Parish – Late this afternoon, a crash involving two vehicles killed a young girl from Pollock, LA and injured the driver. Troopers responded to the crash around 5:30 p.m., which occurred on US Hwy 165 south of LA Hwy 123. The crash involved a 2012 Ford Fusion, driven by Kristopher L. Silk (W/M 26 yrs) of Pollock and a 2015 Freightliner (18 wheeler), driven by Jason L. Smith (W/M 49 yrs) of Dry Prong, LA. The Ford was southbound on US Hwy 165, traveling at a high rate of speed, when it collided with the rear portion of the Freightliner’s trailer. The Freightliner was also southbound on US Hwy 165 prior to the crash. Both vehicles were in the outside (right) lane of US Hwy 165. Kristopher L. Silk received moderate injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Trauma Center. At this time, it is unknown if he was wearing his seat belt. His only passenger, identified as Adrein Silk (W/F 7 yrs), was wearing her seat belt and was seated in the front passenger position. She was pronounced dead. Smith was not injured and was wearing his seat belt. Routine toxicology tests and charges are pending. 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. The safest position for a child, under the age of thirteen, is in the rear seat. Troop E Troopers have investigated 25 fatal crashes in 2015, resulting in 30 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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