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6206 2008-08-10 Troop G Tanker Crash Explosion
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release

August 9, 2008


Tanker Crash Claims Life of Monroe Man


Troopers are investigating a crash that occurred this Saturday morning at 2:45 AM that claimed the life of a Monroe man. The driver, 60 year old Willie Baker III, was operating an Equipment Services Co. tractor trailer, south bound on LA 9, 4 miles South of LA 4, when he failed to negotiate a curve to the left. The vehicle veered off the roadway to the right, overturned and struck a power line. The tanker erupted in flames, and Mr. Baker was pronounced dead on the scene. DEQ will coordinate cleanup during daylight hours.

For More Information, Contact:

Trooper Doug Pierrelee
Louisiana State Police
Troop G Public Affairs
Office: (318) 617-0638
www.lsp.org
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