| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4317 | 2009-11-08 | Troop E | Natchitoches Parish Fatal Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: November 8, 2009 Natchitoches Parish Fatal Crash Last night, a crash involving two vehicles killed one person and injured five others. Troopers responded to the crash around 9:30 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 117 near LA Hwy 118. The crash involved a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by Marlon E. Freeney (B/M 31 yrs) of Natchitoches, LA and a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by Carolyn M. Dickerson (O/F 22 yrs) of Fort Polk, LA. The Ford was north bound on LA Hwy 117 when Freeney lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. The Ford then reentered the roadway and crossed the centerline causing the south bound Chevrolet to collide with it. Freeney was wearing his seatbelt and received moderate injuries. He was transported to Natchitoches Regional Hospital. Thomas A. Urquhart III (B/M 29 yrs) and Kenisha A. Collier (B/F 29 yrs), both of DeRidder, LA, were passengers in Freeney’s vehicle. Collier was wearing her seatbelt and received moderate injuries. She was transported to Natchitoches Regional Hospital. Urquhart III was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead. Carolyn Dickerson was wearing her seatbelt and received moderate injuries. She was transported to Natchitoches Regional Hospital. Jordan K. Dickerson (W/M 26 yrs) and an infant, both of Fort Polk, LA, were passengers in Carolyn Dickerson’s vehicle. Both were properly restrained and received minor injuries. They were transported to Natchitoches Regional Hospital. The crash remains under investigation. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Freeney was charged with Vehicular Negligent Injuring (four counts), DWI 4th offense, Reckless Operation, Vehicular Homicide, Open Container, and Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License. Troop E Troopers have investigated 63 fatal crashes for the year of 2009, resulting in 76 fatalities. Forty of the 53 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. It is unknown if the deceased was wearing a seatbelt in one crash. 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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