| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5173 | 2021-08-17 | Troop F | Eros Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash |
TROOP F NEWS RELEASE August 17, 2021 Eros Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Jackson Parish – On August 16, 2021, just before 5:00 p.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on LA Hwy 34 near Salem Road. The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Jimmy Howell. The initial investigation revealed that a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, driven by 20-year-old Jose Reynoza, of Eros, was traveling south on LA Hwy 34. At the same time, Howell was traveling north in a 2012 Toyota Corolla on LA Hwy 34. For reasons still under investigation, the Mitsubishi crossed the centerline and struck the Corolla. Reynoza, who was restrained, was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Howell, who was wearing his seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jackson Parish Coroner. There were two additional passengers in the Corolla. They were transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash; however, routine toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. In 2021, Troop F Troopers have investigated, 34 fatal crashes, resulting in 41 deaths. Contact Information: | |||
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