| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5778 | 2017-02-23 | Troop G | Drug Related Dispute Causes Crash That Claimed the Life of an Unrestrained Stonewall Woman |
TROOP G NEWS RELEASE February 23, 2017 Drug Related Dispute Causes Crash That Claimed the Life of an Unrestrained Stonewall Woman Bossier Parish- On Thursday, February 23, 2017, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 527 just east of Johnson Koran Road that claimed the life of a Stonewall woman. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Chevrolet Impala operated by 22-year-old Sidney Brunson of Doyline was traveling west on LA 527 when it was struck from behind by a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer operated by 29-year-old Corey Howell of Elm Grove. Both vehicles exited the left side of the roadway after impact and the Trailblazer overturned ejecting 45-year-old Stephanie Morgan of Stonewall who was not wearing a seat belt. Evidence discovered through the crash investigation indicated that prior to the crash the two parties had just met for a drug transaction that later lead to a dispute and the vehicle crash. Morgan was transported to University Health in Shreveport where she died as a result of her injuries. Howell was arrested for Vehicular Homicide, Possession of Schedule II CDS, and Resisting by False Information. Brunson was arrested for Possession of Schedule II CDS with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both Howell and Brunson were booked into the Bossier Parish Jail following the arrests. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana law requires motor vehicle occupants to be properly restrained in every seating position, day and night. Wearing a seatbelt significantly reduces the likelihood of being seriously injured or killed as the result of a crash and is the single most effective thing motorists can do to protect themselves. | |||
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