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592 2019-10-20 Troop A Troopers Investigate Two Separate Fatality Crashes Involving Unrestrained Drivers

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
October 20, 2019

Troopers Investigate Two Separate Fatality Crashes Involving Unrestrained Drivers

Within the span of thirty minutes, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated two separate fatal crashes in the Troop A area. A common factor in both of the crashes was lack of seatbelt use.

Jackson - The first crash occurred shortly after 10:00 pm on October 19, 2019, on LA Hwy 952 north of Miller Road in East Feliciana Parish. The crash claimed the life of 37-year-old Reggie Green of Jackson.

The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Green was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on LA Hwy 952. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet ran off of the roadway to the right and struck a tree bordering the roadway.

Green was unrestrained at the time of the crash and pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment is suspected to be a factor on the part of Green, and a toxicology sample was obtained from him for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Plaquemine - The second crash occurred shortly after 10:30 pm on October 19, 2019, on LA Hwy 75 south of Jack Miller’s Landing in Iberville Parish. The crash claimed the life of 60-year-old Clifton Carline of Plaquemine.

The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Carline was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Colorado southbound on LA Hwy 75. For unknown reasons, the Chevrolet ran off the roadway to the right. The vehicle then crossed back over the roadway, exited to the left and struck a tree.

Carline was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment is unknown at this time, but a toxicology sample was obtained from Carline for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.


Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a 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 impaired and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
TPR Taylor J. Scrantz
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 754-8524
taylor.scrantz@la.gov

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