| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4450 | 2008-06-18 | Troop E | Crash On I-49 Kills Pedestrian |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: June 18, 2008 Crash On I-49 Kills Pedestrian On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at 10:59 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving one vehicle and one pedestrian. The crash occurred on I-49, milepost 148.5, in Natchitoches Parish. The crash involved a 2008 Toyota Camry, driven by Ms. Courtney A. Duplechin (W/F 20 yrs) of Ville Platte, LA and a pedestrian, identified as Ms. Chery L. Desha (B/F 42 yrs) of Robeline, LA. The Toyota was south bound on I-49 (inside lane) when it struck Ms. Desha. Ms. Desha was pronounced dead. Ms. Duplechin was not injured. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office will conduct an investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The crash remains under investigation. Troop E Troopers have investigated 28 fatal crashes for the year of 2008, resulting in 31 fatalities. Four of the 28 fatal crashes have involved pedestrians. Four fatal crashes have involved an ATV and two have involved a motorcycle. Thirteen of the 18 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Seatbelt use is unknown in one fatal crash. Four fatal victims were restrained. For More Information, Contact: S/T Scott Moreau Louisiana State Police Troop E Public Affairs Office: (318) 487-5915 www.lsp.org _______________________________________________________
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