| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4152 | 2021-08-22 | Troop E | Plaucheville Woman Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash |
August 22, 2021 Plaucheville Woman Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash Avoyelles Parish – On August 22, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1179 near Coleman Road. This crash ultimately claimed the life of 44-year-old Brandy R. Hairford, of Plaucheville. The initial investigation revealed a 2006 Ford Fusion, driven by Hairford, was traveling southbound on Louisiana Highway 1179. For reasons still under investigation, Hairford crossed the center lines into the northbound travel lane and struck a 2013 Dodge Durango head-on. Hairford, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The driver of the Durango, who also was unrestrained, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital to be treated. 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 34 fatal crashes resulting in 36 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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