| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4217 | 2018-03-27 | Troop E | Bunkie Man Killed in Fiery Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE March 27, 2018 Bunkie Man Killed in Fiery Crash Vernon Parish – Earlier today, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Bunkie, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 1:30 p.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 28 near LA Hwy 121. The crash involved a 2015 Western Star (18 wheeler loaded with logs), driven by Lindsey Laborde (W/M 54 yrs). The Western Star was eastbound on LA Hwy 28 when Laborde lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with several trees, resulting in the load shifting and striking the cab, before becoming engulfed in flames. It is unknown if Laborde was wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. While not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can greatly decrease the occupant’s chance of death and will greatly reduce the extent of injury. Troop E Troopers have investigated seven fatal crashes in 2018, resulting in seven fatalities.
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