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4068 2020-03-07 Troop E Deville Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

TROOP E NEWS RELEASE
March 7, 2020


Deville Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Rapides Parish – Early Saturday morning, a single-vehicle crash killed a man from Deville, LA. The driver was properly restrained; however, he received fatal injuries.

The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on LA Highway 1207, near Buckeye High School. The crash involved a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 49-year-old Michael J. Miles. For reasons still under investigation, Miles lost control, exited the left side of the roadway and impacted a tree while traveling southbound on LA Highway 1207.

Miles sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A toxicology test was obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Troop E Troopers have investigated nine fatal crashes in 2020, resulting in 10 fatalities.

Contact Information:
S/T Casey Wallace
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 239-0912
casey.wallace@la.gov

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