| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4466 | 2008-08-08 | Troop E | Unrestrained Driver Dies In Sabine Parish Crash |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: August 8, 2008 Unrestrained Driver Dies In Sabine Parish Crash On Friday, August 08, 2008, at 1:52 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving two vehicles. The crash occurred on LA Hwy 6, milepost 13.7, at Oak Hill Road. The area is located in Sabine Parish. The crash involved a 1982 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Mr. Eric Sepulvado (W/M 26 yrs) of Marion, IN and a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, driven by Mr. Richard Cheshire (W/M 64 yrs) of Montgomery, TX. The Chevrolet pickup was east bound on LA Hwy 6 as Mr. Sepulvado approached several slower traveling vehicles that were also east bound. These vehicles were traveling at a slower speed due to a vehicle stopped in the roadway preparing to make a left turn. Mr. Sepulvado then lost control and entered the west bound lane. This action caused the Chevrolet SUV, which was west bound on LA Hwy 6, to collide with the Chevrolet pickup. Mr. Sepulvado was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected upon impact. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Cheshire received moderate injuries and was transported to Sabine Medical Center. There were three passengers in his vehicle at the time of the collision. Ms. Linda Cheshire (54 yrs) of Montgomery, TX, Mr. Jerry Allmon (59 yrs) of Magnolia, TX, and Ms. Charlotte Allmon (54 yrs) of Magnolia, TX. All occupants received moderate injuries and were transported to Sabine Medical Center. Routine toxicology tests are pending. Sabine 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 36 fatal crashes for the year of 2008, resulting in 40 fatalities. Six of the 36 fatal crashes have involved pedestrians. Four fatal crashes have involved an ATV and two have involved a motorcycle. Nineteen of the 24 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Six 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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