| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3843 | 2017-04-07 | Troop E | Leesville Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning High Speed Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE April 7, 2017 Leesville Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning High Speed Crash Vernon Parish – Early this morning, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash that killed a young man from Leesville, LA. Excessive speed is considered a factor in the crash. Troopers responded to the crash around 3:00 a.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 121, east of Hicks. The crash involved a 2005 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by Austin T. Chandler (W/M 22 yrs). The Kawasaki was southbound on LA Hwy 121, crossing a level bridge at a high rate of speed, when Chandler lost control and collided with a guardwall on the northbound side. After colliding with the guardwall, the Kawasaki collided with a DOTD marker sign, ejecting Chandler. Chandler was wearing a helmet, but was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests 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. Motorcyclists must wear a proper US D.O.T. helmet when operating their motorcycle on Louisiana roadways. Although not all crashes are survivable, properly utilizing safety equipment like approved motorcycle helmets and seat belts decrease your risk of serious injury or death. Troop E Troopers have investigated 16 fatal crashes in 2017, resulting in 21 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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