| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4451 | 2008-06-19 | Troop E | One Vehicle Fatal Crash In Natchitoches Parish |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: June 18, 2008 One Vehicle Fatal Crash In Natchitoches Parish On Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 6:05 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving one vehicle. The crash occurred on US 84, milepost 72.5, at LA Hwy 1226. This location is in Natchitoches Parish. The crash involved a 2004 Dodge van, driven by Mr. Elton E. Patterson II (W/M 39 yrs) of Louisville, KY. The Dodge was east bound on US 84 when Mr. Patterson II lost control of his vehicle and exited the roadway to the right. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a large tree. Mr. Patterson II was pronounced dead on the scene. His only passenger, Ms. Kim Martin (W/F 41 yrs) of Louisville, KY, was ejected from the vehicle and received moderate injuries. She was transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport for treatment. Mr. Patterson and Ms. Martin were not wearing their seatbelts. 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 29 fatal crashes for the year of 2008, resulting in 33 fatalities. Four of the 29 fatal crashes have involved pedestrians. Four fatal crashes have involved an ATV and two have involved a motorcycle. Fourteen of the 19 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Seatbelt use is unknown in one fatal crash. Five 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 _______________________________________________________ xxx LSP xxx | |||
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