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4727 2011-04-21 Troop E Hessmer Woman Dies In Rapides Parish Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: April 21, 2011

Hessmer Woman Dies In Rapides Parish Crash

Earlier today, a single vehicle crash killed a woman from Hessmer, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 2:30 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 1 at Old River Road. The crash involved a 2008 Toyota Rav4, driven by Inez J. Smith (W/F 61 yrs). The Toyota was north bound on LA Hwy 1 when Smith lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree before overturning.

Smith was not wearing her seatbelt and was ejected. She was pronounced dead.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated seventeen fatal crashes for the year of 2011, resulting in eighteen 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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