| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4202 | 2017-10-29 | Troop E | Unrestrained Pineville Man Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE October 29, 2017 Unrestrained Pineville Man Killed in Crash Rapides Parish – Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Pineville, LA that was not wearing a seat belt. Troopers responded to the crash around 10:55 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 454 west of LA Hwy 107. The crash involved a 2005 GMC SUV, driven by Otis B. Walker (W/M 66 yrs). The GMC was eastbound on LA Hwy 454 when Walker lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a utility pole. Walker 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 33 fatal crashes in 2017, resulting in 40 fatalities.
Contact Information: | |||
| No attachments for this article. | |||