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4428 2010-02-12 Troop E Grandfather And Grandson From Tennessee Killed In Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: February 12, 2010

Grandfather And Grandson From Tennessee Killed In Crash

Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a young child, a man, and injured three others.

Troopers responded to the crash around 4:30 am, which occurred on US Hwy 84 east of LA Hwy 566 in Concordia Parish. The crash involved a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by Bretton A. Dickson (W/M 32 yrs) of Shelbyville, TN. The Chevrolet was west bound on US Hwy 84 when Dickson lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle entered Cross Bayou and became completely submerged.

Bretton Dickson was not injured in the crash. There were four additional occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash. They are identified as Bradley L. Dickson (W/M 4 yrs), Ronald E. Dickson (W/M 58 yrs), a juvenile (W/M 9 yrs), and Stephanie Vincent (W/F 28 yrs) all of Shelbyville, TN. Bradley and Ronald Dickson both died in the crash. The juvenile and Vincent received minor injuries and were transported to Riverland Medical Center for treatment.

None of the occupants were wearing a seatbelt.

Routine toxicology tests and charges are pending.

The crash remains under investigation.

Troop E Troopers have investigated eight fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in ten 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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