| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3876 | 2016-09-28 | Troop E | Jonesville Man Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE September 28, 2016 Jonesville Man Killed in Crash LaSalle Parish – Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed a man from Jonesville, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 8:00 a.m., which occurred on US Hwy 84 east of Whitehall. The crash involved a 1991 Ford pickup, driven by Joseph M. Lee (W/M 30 yrs) and a 2017 Freightliner, driven by Ray Charles Givens (B/M 51 yrs) of Summit, MS. The Ford was westbound on US Hwy 84 when Lee lost control and crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane. This action resulted in the Ford colliding with the eastbound Freightliner. Lee was wearing his seat belt, but was pronounced dead. Givens was wearing his seat belt and was not injured. 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 39 fatal crashes in 2016, resulting in 44 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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