| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5938 | 2020-05-18 | Troop G | Woman Killed in Train Crash |
| TROOP G NEWS RELEASE May 18, 2020 Woman Killed in Train Crash Webster Parish – On May 16, 2020, shortly after 10:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 163 south of Louisiana Highway 164. This crash claimed the life of 51-year-old Rebecca Woodard of Minden. The preliminary investigation revealed Woodard’s vehicle, identified as a 1997 Chevrolet Blazer, became disabled at a railroad crossing while traveling south on Louisiana Highway 163. Woodard and a juvenile exited the vehicle and attempted to push the vehicle off of the railroad tracks as a train was approaching the crossing. Their attempt to remove the vehicle was unsuccessful, and the train struck the passenger side of the vehicle. Woodard sustained life-threatening injuries during the crash and was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to these injuries. The juvenile, who helped push the vehicle, was uninjured in the crash but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. A second juvenile, who was inside of the vehicle during the crash, sustained moderate injuries during the crash and was transported to a local hospital. A toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police wish to remind motorists that trains can stop but not quickly. Motorists should always look and listen for trains when approaching a railroad crossing and yield the right of way to trains. If your vehicle ever stalls on the tracks, motorists should get out and move away from the tracks, even if you do not see a train. Motorists should then locate the Emergency Notification System sign and call the number provided. In 2020, Troop G has investigated seven fatal crashes resulting in seven deaths. Contact Information: | |||
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