| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4648 | 2013-03-05 | Troop E | Alcohol Suspected In Serious Injury Crash |
TROOP E - NEWS RELEASE March 5, 2013 Alcohol Suspected In Serious Injury Crash Glenmora, LA- Earlier today, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a man from Glenmora, LA. Troopers responded to the crash around 10:15 a.m., which occurred on East River Road south of LA Hwy 113. The crash involved a 2012 Dodge Avenger, driven by John P. Thacker (W/M 29 yrs). The Dodge was southbound on East River Road when Thacker lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, Thacker overcorrected his vehicle and exited the left side before colliding with two trees. Thacker was not wearing his seatbelt and received serious injuries. He was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash. Routine toxicology tests and charges 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!” | |||
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