| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4334 | 2009-05-10 | Troop E | Dirt Bike Involved In Fatal Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: May 10, 2009 Dirt Bike Involved In Fatal Crash A crash involving a dirt bike and a truck has killed a young man in Winn Parish. The crash occurred early yesterday evening on a gravel road. Troopers responded to the crash around 6:47 pm, which occurred on Ponds Road approximately one mile off US Hwy 84. The crash involved a 2008 Honda motorcycle (dirt bike), driven by Cory Richard Ponds (W/M 24 yrs) of Urania, LA and a 2000 Dodge pickup, driven by Dena L. Allen (W/F 46 yrs) of Trout, LA. The motorcycle was east bound, but was in the west bound lane as it met the west bound Dodge in a slight curve. The Dodge attempted evasive action by steering to the right, but was unsuccessful which resulted in a head on collision. Cory Ponds was ejected from the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet. He was transported to Hardtner Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Allen was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured. Her only two passengers, Richard Ponds (50 yrs) and a juvenile, were restrained and were not injured. Richard Ponds is the father of Cory Ponds. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Troop E Troopers have investigated 24 fatal crashes for the year of 2009, resulting in 26 fatalities. Thirteen of the 18 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Two crashes have involved a motorcycle, three have involved a pedestrian, and one has 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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