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4713 2011-01-24 Troop E Rapides Parish Fatal Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: January 24, 2011

Rapides Parish Fatal Crash

Earlier today, a single vehicle crash killed one man and seriously injured another.

Troopers responded to the crash around 8:50 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 107 south of LA Hwy 3128. The crash involved a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by Jeffery M. Bordelon (W/M 47 yrs) of Pineville, LA. The Mitsubishi was north bound on LA Hwy 107 when Bordelon lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle entered a ditch and collided with a culvert.

Jeffery M. Bordelon was wearing his seatbelt, but received serious injuries. He was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. His only passenger, identified as Ronald Bordelon (W/M 75 yrs) of Pineville, was not wearing his seatbelt. He was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated five fatal crashes for the year of 2011, resulting in six 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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