| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4201 | 2017-11-04 | Troop E | Unrestrained Marksville Man Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE November 4, 2017 Unrestrained Marksville Man Killed in Crash Avoyelles Parish – Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Marksville, LA that was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers responded to the crash around 3:00 a.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 115 north of Hessmer, LA. The crash involved a 2012 Toyota pickup, driven by Carl M. Laborde (W/M 53 yrs). The Toyota was northbound on LA Hwy 115 when Laborde lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a concrete culvert. Laborde was pronounced dead at the scene. 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 seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. Troop E Troopers have investigated 34 fatal crashes in 2017, resulting in 41 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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