| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5243 | 2020-01-31 | Troop F | Troopers Investigate Two Separate Fatal Crashes in Ouachita Parish |
| facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice www.LSP.org twitter.com/LAStatePolice TROOP F NEWS RELEASE **UPDATE**Troopers Investigate Two Separate Fatal Crashes in Ouachita Parish Earlier today, Troopers served an arrest warrant on Glen Minor for the death of Darrica Davis. Minor was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, 3rd degree feticide, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, possession with the intent to distribute a schedule II drug, and possession of marijuana. He was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center on the above charges. See below for the original news release issued on January 31, 2020.
Troopers Investigate Two Separate Fatal Crashes in Ouachita Parish Sterlington – Last night, just before 10:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy 165, near LA Hwy 2. This crash claimed the life of a Monroe woman. The initial investigation by State Police revealed the crash occurred as a 2018 Dodge Charger, driven by 20-year-old Glen Minor of Bastrop, was traveling south on U.S. Hwy 165. For reasons still under investigation, Minor disregarded the traffic control signal at the intersection and struck a 2014 Cadillac CTS, driven by Darrica Davis of Monroe, as she was attempting to turn left onto LA Hwy 2. After impact, the Cadillac began overturning and became engulfed in flames. Davis was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office. Minor was taken to a local hospital with injuries. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. West Monroe- The second crash occurred just before 10:40 p.m. on U.S. Hwy 80, just west of Downing Pines Road. This crash claimed the life of a Monroe man. The initial investigation by State Police revealed the crash occurred as a 2014 Hyundai Sonata, driven by 68-year-old Allen Byrd of Monroe, was traveling west on U.S. Hwy 80. For reasons still under investigation, Byrd crossed the centerline and entered a ditch. After entering the ditch, the vehicle became airborne and collided with several trees. Byrd, who was unrestrained, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office. A toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that while not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. In 2020, Troop F has investigated five fatal crashes resulting in six deaths. Contact Information: M/T Michael Reichardt Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (318) 345-2810 michael.reichardt@la.gov | |||
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