| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4136 | 2021-06-01 | Troop E | Double Fatality in Concordia Parish Crash |
June 1, 2021 Double Fatality in Concordia Parish Crash Concordia Parish – On June 1, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 84 near Wildsville. This crash ultimately claimed the life of 31-year-old Robert Seals, of Jonesville and 35-year-old Naymond Purdion Jr., of Ferriday. The initial investigation revealed a 2006 Ford F-150, driven by Seals, was traveling westbound on U.S. 84. For reasons still under investigation, Seals crossed the center line into the eastbound travel lane and struck a 2016 Ford F-150 head-on. As a result, Seals and Purdion were ejected from the vehicle. Seals and Purdion, who were unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the 2016 Ford F-150 and a juvenile passenger in Seals’ vehicle, who were both restrained, sustained minor injuries. Toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death. In 2021, Troop E Troopers have investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 19 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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