TROOP G NEWS RELEASE
October 16, 2020
*Update*Homer Man Killed in Claiborne Parish Crash
* Earlier today, Louisiana State Police was notified the front-seat juvenile passenger of the BMW succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead on October 15, 2020. In 2020, Troop G has investigated 22 fatal crashes resulting in 26 deaths. See below for the news release issued on October 8, 2020.
Claiborne Parish – On October 8, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle, fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 2 east of Louisiana Highway 9. This crash killed 57-year-old Jerry Bursey of Homer, and a 13-year-old juvenile sustained life-threatening injuries.
The initial investigation revealed a 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by Bursey, was traveling westbound on Louisiana Highway 2. Bursey attempted to overtake a commercial motor vehicle in a passing zone; however, he failed to observe an eastbound 2009 BMW passenger car in the opposing lane. The failure to recognize the BMW resulted in a head-on collision. Bursey, who was properly restrained, sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
The driver of the BMW, who was properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital. A front-seat juvenile passenger in the BMW, who was also restrained, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
In 2020, Troop G has investigated 21 fatal crashes resulting in 24 deaths.
Contact Information:
TFC Brent Hardy
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 741-7409
brent.hardy@la.gov
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