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Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed a teenager and a child from Leesville, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 4:45 pm, which occurred on LA Hwy 28 at LA Hwy 121. The crash involved a 2003 Toyota pickup, driven by Cody J. Marshall (W/M 17 yrs) and a 2000 Western Star (18 wheeler), driven by William F. Duck (W/M 43 yrs) of Lincoln, AL. The Toyota was north bound on LA Hwy 121 and turned west bound on LA Hwy 28 in the east bound lanes. After traveling a short distance, the Toyota turned right into the west bound lanes of LA Hwy 28 and was attempting to enter LA Hwy 121 north bound when the west bound Western Star collided with it.

Cody J. Marshall was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Jaden Marshall (W/F 9 yrs) was pronounced dead at the scene. Marshall’s only other passenger was a juvenile (W/M 15 yrs) of Leesville, LA. He received moderate injuries and was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. None of the occupants of the Toyota were wearing their seatbelts.

Duck was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

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

Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seatbelt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”

Troop E troopers have investigated 50 fatal crashes for the year of 2011, resulting in 53 fatalities.

Contact Information:

S/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau

Public Information Officer

Louisiana State Police – Troop E

Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)

scott.moreau@dps.la.gov

www.LSP.org