| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4244 | 2019-07-04 | Troop E | Unrestrained Montgomery Man Killed in Crash, Impairment Suspected Factor |
TROOP E NEWS RELEASE Unrestrained Montgomery Man Killed in Crash, Impairment Suspected Factor Grant Parish – Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Montgomery, LA and moderately injured a teenager. Both occupants were not wearing a seat belt and alcohol usage is a suspected factor in the crash. Troopers responded to the crash around 11:00 p.m., which occurred on South Hargis Road, south of LA Hwy 122. The crash involved a 2001 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Colton A. W. Trouille (W/M 18 yoa) of Montgomery. The Chevrolet was southbound on South Hargis Road when Trouille lost control, of the vehicle, and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree. Trouille was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His only passenger, identified as Michael L. Chelette (W/M 43 yoa), was pronounced dead. 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 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. Motorists must be reminded that alcohol and other drugs have many effects on the body. Alcohol and other drugs can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Just one drink may cause these effects. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences. Louisiana State Police has zero tolerance for impaired drivers. To report aggressive/impaired driving, call *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone or your local law enforcement agency. Troop E Troopers have investigated 24 fatal crashes in 2019, resulting in 26 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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