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4427 2010-02-12 Troop E Grant Parish Fatal Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: February 12, 2010

Grant Parish Fatal Crash

A man from Colfax, LA has been killed in a single vehicle crash.

Troopers responded to the crash around 2:20 pm today, which occurred on LA Hwy 8 near Colfax, LA in Grant Parish. The crash involved a 2001 Dodge pickup, driven by Ollie L. McGlone (W/M 75 yrs). The Dodge was west bound on LA Hwy 8 when McGlone lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with several trees before coming to rest.

McGlone was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead.

It is believed that the crash occurred yesterday afternoon. McGlone was reported missing to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office at approximately 1:00 pm on February 11, 2010.

Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.

Troop E Troopers have investigated nine fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in eleven fatalities.

Contact:
S/T Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Troop E Public Affairs
Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)
www.lsp.org
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