| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4022 | 2014-11-03 | Troop E | Leesville Motorcyclist Killed in Vernon Parish Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE November 3, 2014 Leesville Motorcyclist Killed in Vernon Parish Crash Vernon Parish – Last night, a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle killed a man from Leesville, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 9:35 p.m., which occurred on Cooper Church Road at Cooper Cemetery Road. The crash involved a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Christopher W. Brunson (W/M 38 yrs). The Harley was westbound on Cooper Church Road when Brunson lost control and entered the eastbound lane before colliding with a bridge rail. Brunson was wearing a helmet, but was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Motorcyclists must wear a proper US D.O.T. helmet when operating their motorcycle on Louisiana roadways. Although not all crashes are survivable, properly utilizing safety equipment like approved motorcycle helmets and seatbelts decrease your risk of serious injury or death. Motorcycle awareness license plates are available through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Please visit their website at www.expresslane.org for more information. Funds generated from the purchase of the plates will be used by the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign to increase awareness and promote/support training and education efforts for motorcyclists. Troop E Troopers have investigated 39 fatal crashes in 2014, resulting in 46 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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