| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6099 | 2010-11-22 | Troop G | Motorcycle Crash in Red River Claimed One Life |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release – November 22, 2010
Motorcycle Crash in Red River Claimed One Life Coushatta- On November 21, 2010, at 7:14 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash on LA 480, 5.5 miles south of Coushatta at its intersection of Taylor Road in Red River Parish. The crash claimed the life of a man from Walker, Louisiana. According to investigating troopers, 55-year-old Maurice D. Polston was driving north on LA 480 while operating a black 1984 Harley Davidson motorcycle when, he entered a right hand curve. For unknown reasons, Polston veered across the center line, ran off the left side of the roadway and entered a grassy ditch area where he was ejected. Polston was not wearing an approved U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) safety helmet at the time of the crash. The helmet came off of his head after he was ejected. Polston was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Red River Parish Coroner. Routine toxicology test results are pending and the crash remains under investigation. State Police Troop G would like to ask anyone who may have witnessed this crash and can provide information to please contact troopers at 318.741.7411 or toll free at 866.853.6580. You can also email Troop G at lspg@dps.la.gov. Troop G troopers have investigated 36 fatal crashes for the year of 2010, resulting in 41 fatalities. Contact Information: | |||
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