TROOP G - NEWS RELEASE
March 11, 2012
Child Killed In Bossier Parish Crash Late last night, a single vehicle crash killed a child from Coushatta, LA.
Troopers responded to the crash around 11:40 pm, which occurred on US Hwy 71 south of LA Hwy 527. The crash involved a 2008 Ford pickup, driven by Robert W. Thomas Jr. (B/M 36 yrs) of Shreveport, LA. The Ford was north bound on US Hwy 71 when Thomas Jr. lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle began overturning.
Thomas Jr. received minor injuries. There were three additional occupants in the vehicle at the time of the crash. They are identified as Juhnell Frederick (B/F 37 yrs) of Shreveport, LA, a juvenile (B/M 8 yrs) of Coushatta, LA, and Ja'V'yontus Thomas (B/M 7 yrs). Frederick and the unidentified juvenile received moderate injuries. Thomas Jr., Frederick, and the unidentified juvenile were transported to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Ja'V'yontus Thomas was ejected during the crash and was pronounced dead. None of the occupants were properly restrained.
Thomas Jr. was charged with careless operation, no seatbelt, no child restraints, and tire equipment restrictions. Frederick was charged with no seatbelt.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seatbelt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”
In 2012, Troop G Troopers have investigated three (3) fatal crashes resulting in three (3) deaths.
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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