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According to investigating troopers, Michael D. Jones was traveling east on LA 2 in a 1989 Oldsmobile Delta when the vehicle entered a curve to the left. For unknown reasons, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway. Jones attempted to steer the vehicle back into the eastbound lane of travel but overcorrected to the left. The vehicle re-entered the roadway as it rotated sideways and crossed both lanes of travel. Thereafter, the vehicle ran off the left side of the road, struck a tree and overturned onto its roof.

Jones, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected during the crash. He was subsequently airlifted to LSU Health Science Center (LSUHSC) in Shreveport with critical injuries.

Routine toxicology test results are pending and the crash remains under investigation.

In 2010, approximately 59% of the fatalities experienced on Louisiana highways were unrestrained at the time of the crash. While not all crashes are survivable, seat belts can greatly decrease the occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. Taking the time to buckle up every trip and every time is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.