TROOP E NEWS RELEASE
October 1, 2019
Olla Man Killed in Natchitoches Parish Crash
Natchitoches Parish – Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Olla, LA.Troopers responded to the crash around 4:10 a.m., which occurred on U.S. Hwy 71, north of Campti. The crash involved a 2005 Peterbilt (18-wheeler), driven by 59-year-old Michael G. Routon. The Peterbilt was northbound on U.S. Hwy 71 when Routon lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a ditch embankment before colliding with several trees and overturning. Routon was wearing his seat belt, but 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 33 fatal crashes in 2019, resulting in 37 fatalities. Contact Information:
M/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)
scott.moreau@la.gov
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