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4775 2011-05-07 Troop E Teen Seriously Injured In Vernon Parish Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: May 7, 2011

Teen Seriously Injured In Vernon Parish Crash

Last night, a single vehicle crash seriously injured a teenager from Pineville, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 6:30 pm, which occurred on Vernon Lake Road north of LA Hwy 8. The crash involved a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, driven by a teenager (W/F 17 yrs). The Mitsubishi was south bound on Vernon Lake Road when the teenager lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree and overturned before colliding with another tree.

The teenager was wearing her seatbelt, but received serious injuries. She was transported to Byrd Hospital for treatment.

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

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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