TROOP G - NEWS RELEASE
May 10, 2012
Child Killed In Bossier Parish Crash Last night, a single vehicle crash killed a child from Plain Dealing, LA.
Troopers responded to the crash around 8:30 pm, which occurred on Old Plain Dealing Hwy north of LA Hwy 3. The crash involved a plastic pedal toy, ridden by Gavin O. Brown (W/M 2 yrs) and a 1997 Chevrolet, driven by Oscar M. Wagar (W/M 69 yrs) of Plain Dealing, LA. The Chevrolet was north bound on Old Plain Dealing Hwy when it collided with the plastic pedal toy and the child, who was located in the north bound lane.
Brown was transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA where he was pronounced dead.
Wagar was not injured.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Troop G troopers have investigated 7 fatal crashes in 2012, resulting in 7 fatalities.
Contact Information: S/T Daniel “Scott” Moreau Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop E Office: (318) 769-9USA (872) scott.moreau@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org
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