Aggrostats

According to investigating troopers, 46-year-old Joseph C. Thompson of Ruston was traveling north on LA 154 in a 2007 Chevrolet pickup, while towing a utility trailer, when he entered the intersection of LA 516. At that time, 40-year-old Christopher Thompson of Gibsland was traveling west on LA 516 in a 1998 Chevrolet pickup when he failed to stop his vehicle at the stop sign. As a result, both vehicles collided within the intersection which caused the trailer to separate from Joseph Thompson’s vehicle. Both vehicles and the utility trailer came to rest off the roadway.

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

Joseph Thompson, who was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, was transported to Minden Medical Center with minor injuries.

Christopher Thompson was charged with DWI 2^nd offense, failure to stop at a stop sign, no seat belt, failure to register vehicle, and driving under suspension.

In Louisiana, 303 of the 720 people killed (42%) in 2010 were involved in alcohol related crashes. In addition, approximately 59% of the people who died on Louisiana highways were unrestrained at the time of the crash. Troopers would like to remind motorists to always exercise caution, buckle up, refrain from distracted driving, and obey all Louisiana laws while operating a motor vehicle. By taking these precautionary steps, motorists can substantially reduce their risk of being involved and/or injured in a crash. Please report impaired and unsafe driving to State Police by dialing *577 (*LSP) from a cellular phone.

Contact Information:
TFC. Cordell Williams
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (318) 741-7411
cordell.williams@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org