| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3940 | 2013-12-20 | Troop E | Unrestrained Young Teen Killed in Early Morning Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE December 20, 2013 Unrestrained Young Teen Killed in Early Morning Crash LaSalle Parish – Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a young teenager from Deville, LA and injured two other occupants. All three occupants were not wearing a seatbelt and were ejected during the crash. Troopers responded to the crash around 4:15 a.m., which occurred on Diversion Canal Levee Road off of LA Hwy 28. The crash involved a 1999 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Andrew Mendez (W/M 14 yrs). The Chevrolet was southbound on Diversion Canal Levee Road when Mendez lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle began overturning. Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene. Mendez’s passengers, identified as Cody Ethan Reed (W/M 21 yrs) of Deville and Denise Marie Prouty (W/F 18 yrs) of Deville, were transported to Rapides Regional Trauma Center for treatment. Reed received serious injuries and Prouty received moderate injuries. 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 seatbelt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Troop E Troopers have investigated 48 fatal crashes in 2013, resulting in 50 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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