| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4617 | 2012-01-08 | Troop E | ATV Fatal Crash In Catahoula Parish |
TROOP E - NEWS RELEASE January 8, 2012 ATV Fatal Crash In Catahoula Parish Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed two men from Wisner, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 9:30 am, which occurred on Old Columbia Road near LA Hwy 124. The crash involved an ATV, driven by William R. McKenzie (W/M 42 yrs) and a 1999 Ford pickup, driven by David W. Carroll (W/M 48 yrs) of Grayson, LA. The ATV was traveling south bound on the left side of Old Columbia Road and the Ford was traveling north bound on the right side of Old Columbia Road prior to the crash. As the vehicles approached each other, the Ford slightly exited the right side of the roadway in an attempt to avoid a collision. The ATV exited the left side of the roadway and collided with the Ford. After impact, the Ford traveled over the top of the ATV and overturned before both vehicles caught on fire. McKenzie was ejected from the ATV and was pronounced dead. His passenger, identified as Phillip B. Victor Jr. (W/M 36 yrs), was ejected from the ATV and was pronounced dead. Carroll was not injured. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. The public is reminded that it is dangerous and illegal to operate off-road vehicles (i.e. three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and other all-terrain vehicles) on any public roadway in this state. Troop E troopers have investigated one fatal crash for the year of 2012, resulting in two fatalities. 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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