| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5768 | 2016-08-19 | Troop G | **Update** Alcohol and Speed are Factors in Head-On Crash That Claimed the Life of a Minden Woman |
TROOP G NEWS RELEASE August 19, 2016 **Update** Alcohol and Speed are Factors in Head-On Crash That Claimed the Life of a Minden Woman After further investigation, Troopers were able to confirm through toxicology results and crash reconstruction efforts that both alcohol and speed were factors in the June 21, 2016 fatal crash that left one dead and two others injured. On August 19, 2016, 33-year-old Kevin Liker of Dubberly was arrested for the death of 66-year-old Linda McCoy of Minden. Liker was booked in the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in Webster Parish on the following charges: Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Negligent Injuring, DWI 1st Offense, Speeding (88/55 MPH); and Passing in a No Passing Zone. **See Original Release from June 21, 2016 below**
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Chevrolet HHR driven by 33-year-old Kevin Liker of Dubberly was traveling east on US 80 when he attempted to pass the two vehicles ahead of him in a no passing zone. As Liker was attempting to pass the vehicles, he collided head-on with a west bound 2008 Dodge Pick-up driven by 48-year-old Douglas McCoy of Minden. Both drivers were restrained at the time of the crash, but still sustained moderate to serious injuries. The passenger of the 2008 Dodge later identified as 66-year-old Linda McCoy of Minden was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and sustained life threatening injuries. Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in this crash. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Each year, on Louisiana’s highways, numerous people are killed or seriously injured in crashes that involve impaired drivers. In 2015, 48% of the fatal crashes in Troop G involved impaired drivers. This crash could have been prevented. Motorists are asked to designate a sober driver before traveling to any place where alcohol will be consumed. By taking the alcohol element out of the equation, you can significantly reduce your chances of having a crash or causing one. Contact Information: | |||
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