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4758 2010-10-08 Troop E Rapides Parish Fatal Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: October 8, 2010

Rapides Parish Fatal Crash

Early this morning, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Moreauville, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 4:20 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 1 north of LA Hwy 457. The crash involved a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by Terry M. Bannister (B/M 28 yrs). The Chevrolet was north bound on LA Hwy 1 when Bannister lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a culvert before overturning and colliding with a utility pole.

Bannister was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected during the crash. He was pronounced dead.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated 51 fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in 57 fatalities.

For More Information, Contact:
S/T Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Troop E Public Affairs
Office: (318) 487-5915
www.lsp.org
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