| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6282 | 2013-09-18 | Troop G | Excessive Speed Suspected Factor in DeSoto Parish Fatal Crash |
TROOP G NEWS RELEASE September 18, 2013 Excessive Speed Suspected Factor in DeSoto Parish Fatal Crash DeSoto Parish – Late yesterday afternoon, a two vehicle crash in DeSoto Parish killed a woman from Texas. Troopers responded to the crash at 4:17 p.m. which occurred on LA Hwy 765 near its intersection with LA Hwy 764. The crash occurred when a northbound 2003 Honda Accord driven by 20-year-old Mary Riney of Frisco, TX crossed the center line in a curve and traveled into the path of a southbound 2013 Ford Focus driven by 63-year-old Betty Reynolds of Carthage, TX. In an apparent effort to avoid a collision, the Ford veered onto the northbound shoulder and was struck by the Honda. All vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts. Reynolds received fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Riney and a passenger in the Honda, 21-year-old Taylor Hudson of Henderson, TX, received moderate injuries and were transported to LSU Medical Center for treatment. Excessive speed on the part of Riney is suspected to be a factor in the crash. Riney was charged with careless operation. Routine toxicology samples were obtained for analysis and the crash remains under investigation. Driver-related factors that contribute to motor vehicle traffic crashes are mostly behavioral in nature. These include impaired driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and distracted driving. Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a dangerous situation. Motorists are encouraged to obey speed limits and to never drive faster than is safe for prevailing conditions. Contact Information: | |||
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