| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3921 | 2013-12-27 | Troop E | Leesville Man Killed in Vernon Parish Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE December 27, 2013 Leesville Man Killed in Vernon Parish Crash Vernon Parish – Last night, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Leesville, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 8:00 p.m., which occurred on Jean Chapel Road near VP 8000. The crash involved a 2003 Dodge pickup, driven by Ricky B. Stephens (W/M 44 yrs). The Dodge was eastbound on Jean Chapel Road when Stephens lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, Stephens overcorrected his vehicle and reentered Jean Chapel Road, before exiting the left side, impacting a piece of landscaping timber, overturning, and colliding with a tree. Stephens was wearing his seatbelt, but was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. While not all crashes are survivable, seatbelts 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 2013, resulting in 53 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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