| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4241 | 2019-07-29 | Troop E | Unrestrained Toddler and Two Unrestrained Adults Killed in Crash |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE Unrestrained Toddler and Two Unrestrained Adults Killed in Crash LaSalle Parish – Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed a toddler and two adults, all from Olla, LA. The toddler was not properly restrained in a child safety seat and the two adults were not wearing a seat belt. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:30 a.m., which occurred on LA Hwy 127, south of Olla. The crash involved a 2006 Kenworth (18 wheeler), driven by Joseph Pardue (W/M 33 yoa) of Georgetown, LA and a 2014 Ford Fiesta, driven by a juvenile (W/F 17 yoa) of Olla. The Ford was southbound on LA Hwy 127, slowing to make a right turn, when the southbound Kenworth collided with it. After the initial impact, between the two vehicles, the Ford overturned and the Kenworth collided with a tree. Pardue was wearing his seat belt and sustained moderate injuries. He was transported to Hardtner Medical Center for treatment. The unrestrained juvenile driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Trauma Center. Her three passengers, identified as Vicki Sears (W/F 45 yoa), Brittney Martin (W/F 24 yoa), and a toddler (W/F 3 yoa) were pronounced dead at the scene. Routine toxicology tests and charges 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 and properly restraining your children in child safety seats will dramatically reduce your chance, or their 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. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/BuckleUpLouisiana/ or contact your local LSP Public Information Officer at http://lsp.org/public.html for safest practices and Louisiana law regarding child safety seats. Also, every Louisiana State Police troop is recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a child safety seat “Inspection Station.” Please take advantage of these free services to ensure the safety of your child. Troop E Troopers have investigated 27 fatal crashes in 2019, resulting in 31 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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