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4747 2010-09-23 Troop E Teenager Killed In Catahoula Parish Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: September 23, 2010

Teenager Killed In Catahoula Parish Crash

Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed one teenager and injured another.

Troopers responded to the crash around 11:50 pm, which occurred on Brown Road. The crash involved a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Brandon J. Smart (W/M 18 yrs) of Harrisonburg, LA. The Chevrolet was west bound on Brown Road when Smart lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle traveled through a ditch and collided with a tree.

Smart received moderate injuries and was transported to LaSalle General for treatment. His only passenger, identified as Corbin L. Carpenter (W/M 19 yrs) of Jonesville, LA, was pronounced dead. Seatbelt use is unknown for Smart and Carpenter.

Alcohol use is a suspected factor.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated 45 fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in 51 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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