| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5072 | 2020-12-31 | Troop F | Monroe Woman Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash |
| TROOP F NEWS RELEASE December 31, 2020 Monroe Woman Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash Ouachita Parish – On December 31, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle, fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 139 near Music Road. This crash killed 49-year-old April Waller of Monroe. The initial investigation revealed a 2012 Hyundai Accent, driven by Waller, was traveling northbound on Louisiana Highway 139. For reasons still under investigation, Waller’s vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a southbound 2018 Toyota pickup truck head-on. The driver of the Toyota, who was properly restrained, was not injured in the crash. Waller, who was also properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. In 2020, Troop F has investigated 48 fatal crashes resulting in 54 deaths. | |||
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