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4429 2010-02-12 Troop E Texas Resident Killed In Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: February 12, 2010

Texas Resident Killed In Crash

Yesterday evening, a crash involving one vehicle killed a man from Tyler, TX.

Troopers responded to the crash around 6:49 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 117 near the Natchitoches/Vernon Parish line in Natchitoches Parish. The crash involved a 2005 Dodge pickup, driven by Leo E. Jones Jr. (W/M 65 yrs). The Dodge was north bound on LA Hwy 117 when Jones Jr. lost control and exited the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree.

Jones Jr. was pronounced dead.

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

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