| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3846 | 2017-03-26 | Troop E | Unrestrained Bunkie Man Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE March 26, 2017 Unrestrained Bunkie Man Killed in Crash Avoyelles Parish – Yesterday afternoon, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a man from Bunkie, LA. He was not wearing a seat belt and later died at Rapides Regional Trauma Center. Troopers responded to the crash around 1:40 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 1 near LA Hwy 114. The crash involved a 2004 Infiniti Q45, driven by Jeffrey Johnson (B/M 52 yrs). The Infiniti was northbound on LA Hwy 1 when Johnson lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. Troop E Troopers have investigated twelve fatal crashes in 2017, resulting in seventeen 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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