| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4314 | 2009-10-03 | Troop E | Natchitoches Parish Fatal Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: October 3, 2009 Natchitoches Parish Fatal Crash Early this morning, a single vehicle crash claimed the life of a Natchitoches man. Troopers responded to the crash around 5:20 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 153 approximately five miles north of LA Hwy 9. The crash involved a 2006 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Brandon C. Simmons (W/M 23 yrs). The Chevrolet was north bound on LA Hwy 153 when Simmons lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree. Simmons was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Troop E Troopers have investigated 52 fatal crashes for the year of 2009, resulting in 61 fatalities. Thirty-two of the 42 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Five crashes have involved a motorcycle, three have involved a pedestrian, and two have involved an off road vehicle. Contact: S/T Scott Moreau Louisiana State Police Troop E Public Affairs Office: (318) 487-5911 www.lsp.org _______________________________________________________ xxx LSP xxx | |||
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