TROOP E - NEWS RELEASE
August 16, 2012
New Llano Man Seriously Injured In Crash Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles seriously injured a man from New Llano, LA.
Troopers responded to the crash around 7:40 a.m., which occurred on US Hwy 171 at Leach Road in Vernon Parish. The crash involved a 2006 Nissan pickup, driven by Jeffrey C. Townsend (W/M 27 yrs) of Ormond Beach, FL and a 1985 AMC Jeep, driven by James E. Tipper (W/M 42 yrs) of New Llano. The Nissan was south bound on US Hwy 171 when Townsend collided with Tipper’s vehicle, which was south bound on US Hwy 171 preparing to turn right onto Leach Road. After the collision, Tipper’s vehicle began overturning.
Townsend was not wearing his seatbelt, but was not injured. He was issued a citation for following too close.
Tipper was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected. He received serious injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
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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