| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4864 | 2016-07-17 | Troop F | Unrestrained Kilbourne Man Killed in Early Morning Crash |
TROOP F NEWS RELEASE July 17, 2016 Unrestrained Kilbourne Man Killed in Early Morning Crash Goodwill, LA—A man lost his life this morning after losing control of his vehicle in West Carroll Parish. Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on July 17, 2016, Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 585 approximately 4 miles north of the community of Goodwill. This crash took the life of 23-year-old Kyle Weeks of Kilbourne, LA. The initial investigation revealed Weeks was driving a 2015 Ford F-150 south on LA 585. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the roadway into a ditch. After entering the ditch, the vehicle began to rollover and struck a tree. Weeks, who was unrestrained, was partially ejected and pronounced dead at the scene by the West Carroll Parish Coroner’s Office. Routine toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. Louisiana law requires vehicle occupants to be restrained in all seating positions, day and night. Wearing a seat belt on every trip, whether it’s short or long, is the most effective thing motorists can do to protect themselves in the event of a crash. Motorists are encouraged to always make the smart choice and to wear their seat belt. In 2016, Troop F has investigated 24 fatal crashes resulting in 25 deaths. Contact Information: S/T Michael Reichardt Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (318) 345-2810 michael.reichardt@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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