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The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Fowler was traveling northbound on LA Hwy 447 in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Prior to the crash, witnesses observed Fowler driving at a high rate of speed and passing other vehicles in a no passing zone in a curved area of the roadway. As Fowler attempted to pass another vehicle in a curve and re-enter the northbound lane, he lost control of his vehicle causing it to leave the roadway to the right. Upon doing so the Silverado struck some small trees and flipped onto its driver’s side.

Fowler was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was partially ejected from the vehicle. He sustained fatal injuries as a result. He was pronounced deceased on scene by the Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is a possible factor, and a toxicology sample was taken from Fowler to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Impaired driving and the lack of seat belt use continue to be the leading causes of death in motor vehicle crashes in Louisiana. Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. 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.

Contact Information:
Sgt. Jared L. Sandifer
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
jared.sandifer@la.gov
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