| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4463 | 2008-06-21 | Troop E | Fatal Crash In Concordia Parish |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: June 21, 2008 Fatal Crash In Concordia Parish On Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 2:38 am, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving one vehicle. The crash occurred on LA Hwy 131 south of Vidalia, LA. The crash involved a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, driven by Mr. Frederick D. Barnes (W/M 28 yrs) of Jonesville, LA. The Pontiac was south bound on LA Hwy 131 when Mr. Barnes lost control and ran off the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the Pontiac collided with a culvert and began overturning. Mr. Barnes was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Concordia Parish Coroner’s Office will conduct an investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The only passenger in the vehicle, Lindsay N. Myers (21 yrs) of Jonesville, LA, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Natchez Community Hospital. Neither driver nor passenger was wearing their seatbelt. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Troop E Troopers have investigated 30 fatal crashes for the year of 2008, resulting in 34 fatalities. Four of the 30 fatal crashes have involved pedestrians. Four fatal crashes have involved an ATV and two have involved a motorcycle. Fifteen of the 20 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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