TROOP E - NEWS RELEASE
April 15, 2012
Alcohol Suspected In Serious Injury Crash Late yesterday afternoon, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a woman from Glenmora, LA.
Troopers responded to the crash around 5:00 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 1207 in Rapides Parish. The crash involved a 1998 Mazda 6000, driven by Stephanie L. Dousay (W/F 23 yrs). The Mazda was north bound on LA Hwy 1207 when Dousay lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, Dousay overcorrected her vehicle and exited the right side before overturning numerous times.
Dousay was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected. She received serious injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. Her only passenger, identified as Amber F. Woodson (W/F 27 yrs) of Deville, LA, was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected. She received minor injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Dousay was charged with DWI and careless operation.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Motorists must be reminded that alcohol has many effects on the body. Alcohol can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Just one drink may cause these effects. Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seatbelt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”
Contact Information: S/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop E Office: (318) 769-9USA (872) scott.moreau@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org
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