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4571 2010-08-20 Troop E Vernon Parish Fatal Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: August 20, 2010

Vernon Parish Fatal Crash

Last night, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Evans, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 7:30 pm, which occurred on Jarrell Loop Road near LA Hwy 111. The crash involved a 1998 Ford pickup, driven by Parnell C. Strickland (W/M 53 yrs). The Ford was west bound on Jarrell Loop Road when Strickland lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree before reentering the roadway and coming to rest.

Strickland was not wearing his seatbelt and had to be extricated. He was pronounced dead.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated 40 fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in 46 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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