| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4922 | 2017-11-18 | Troop F | Quitman Teenager Killed in ATV Crash |
TROOP F NEWS RELEASE November 18, 2017 Quitman Teenager Killed in ATV Crash Quitman – A Quitman teen died after the ATV he was driving ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a crash involving an ATV and a pickup on LA Hwy 155, at the intersection of St. Rest Road. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2005 Honda Rancher ATV, driven by 18-year-old Brandon Malone Jr. of Quitman, was traveling east on St. Rest Road when he failed to yield at a stop sign. After running the stop sign, the ATV struck a 2006 Chevrolet Sierra, driven by 60-year-old Randy Howard of Quitman. The Chevrolet was traveling south on LA Hwy 155 when the collision occurred. After impact, Malone Jr. was ejected from the ATV. Malone was pronounced dead on scene by the Jackson Parish Coroner’s Office. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. The public is reminded that it is dangerous and illegal to operate off-road vehicles (i.e. three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and other all-terrain vehicles) on any public roadway in this state. In 2017, Troop F has investigated 32 fatal crashes resulting in 33 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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