| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3866 | 2016-05-18 | Troop E | Unrestrained Ball Teen Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE May 18, 2016 Unrestrained Ball Teen Killed in Crash Rapides Parish – Late last night, a single vehicle crash injured a man from Pineville, LA and killed a female teenager from Ball, LA. Both occupants were not wearing a seat belt. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:30 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 3225 north of US Hwy 71. The crash involved a 2007 Ford pickup, driven by Micah D. Baden (W/M 24 yrs). The Ford was northbound on LA Hwy 3225 when Baden lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle traveled onto a private driveway and collided with a parked semi-trailer. Baden received moderate injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Trauma Center. His only passenger, identified as Chloe R. James (W/F 16 yrs), was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests and charges 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 eighteen fatal crashes in 2016, resulting in twenty 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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