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5617 2013-04-07 Troop F Fatal Crash In Lincoln Parish

News Release – Troop F
April 7, 2013
Fatal Crash In Lincoln Parish

On April 7, 2013, at 11:42 a.m., Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 3072 at Louisiana Highway 33.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 Mack Tractor Trailer, driven by 61-year-old Lester Jordan of Downsville, was traveling west on Louisiana Highway 3072 when it crossed the center line, traveled off the south side of the roadway and struck a tree.

Jordan was properly restrained. Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lincoln Parish Coroner’s office.

Alcohol use is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. A toxicology sample was taken and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Troop F has investigated 11 fatal crashes which have resulted in 13 deaths so far this year.


Contact Information:
Trooper Albert Paxton
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
albert.paxton@dps.la.gov
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