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4761 2010-12-05 Troop E Teenager Dies In Natchitoches Parish Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: December 5, 2010

Teenager Dies In Natchitoches Parish Crash

On Friday, November 26, 2010, a single vehicle crash occurred that has resulted in the death of a teenager from Stonewall, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 4:00 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 6 west of I-49. The crash involved a 2005 GMC Envoy, driven by Edward N. Vartenian (W/M 19 yrs). The GMC was west bound on LA Hwy 6 when Vartenian lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a ditch embankment and began overturning.

Vartenian was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected. He was transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport.

Louisiana State Police Troop E was notified that on December 1, 2010 Vartenian was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained during the crash.

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

Troop E troopers have investigated 58 fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in 64 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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