| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3828 | 2016-12-12 | Troop E | Montgomery Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE December 12, 2016 Montgomery Woman Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Winn Parish – Earlier today, a single vehicle crashed killed a woman from Montgomery, LA. She was wearing a seat belt, but was later pronounced dead. Troopers responded to the crash around 8:45 a.m., which occurred on US Hwy 71 between St. Maurice and Montgomery. The crash involved a 2013 Nissan Rogue, driven by Mona B. Litton (W/F 61 yrs). The Nissan was northbound on US Hwy 71 when Litton lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a pole laying across a ditch before colliding with a tree. Litton was transported to Winn Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. 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 51 fatal crashes in 2016, resulting in 57 fatalities. Contact Information: M/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Alexandria Region Office: (318) 769-9USA (872) scott.moreau@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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