| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6444 | 2012-09-03 | Troop G | Fatal crash in Claiborne Parish |
TROOP G - NEWS RELEASE September 3, 2012 Fatal crash in Claiborne Parish On September 3, 2012, shortly before 6:00p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G investigated a two vehicle crash at the intersection of LA Highway 9 and US Highway 79 that claimed the life of a Homer woman. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2012 GMC Terrain driven by 67-year-old Gloria Bennett of Homer was traveling north on LA Highway 9, when Bennett failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection US Highway 79. Bennett then struck a north bound 2012 Mack tractor-trailer driven by 52-year-old Paul Summers of El Dorado, AR. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured in the crash, but Bennett was transported by helicopter to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers urge motorists to remain vigilant while driving and remember that crashes are unexpected events. By taking precautionary steps including never driving while distracted or impaired and always obeying the laws of the road, motorists can substantially reduce their risk of being involved in a crash. Contact Information: Trooper Matt Harris Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop G Office: (318) 741-7411 James.Harris@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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