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6745 2011-05-31 Statewide Deadly Memorial Day Weekend on LA Highways
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

Press Release – Headquarters

May 31, 2011
Deadly Memorial Day Weekend on LA Highways

Baton Rouge – During the 2011 Memorial Day weekend, the Louisiana State Police investigated 7 fatal crashes resulting in 10 deaths.

Troop A (Baton Rouge): Two single vehicle crashes resulting in two deaths. These crashes both involved vehicles that veered off the roadway, overturned and ejected the unrestrained occupants.

Troop B (New Orleans): NONE

Troop C (Houma/Thibodeaux): A vehicle/motorcycle crash resulting in one death. This crash involved a motorcycle operator wearing a non-DOT approved helmet.

Troop D (Lake Charles): A single vehicle crash resulting in one death. This crash involved a vehicle that veered off the roadway and overturned.

Troop E (Alexandria): An ATV crash resulting in one death. The crash involved an ATV that overturned and ejected the driver and passenger.

Troop F (Monroe): NONE

Troop G (Shreveport): A two vehicle crash resulting in four deaths. Three of the four persons who sustained fatal injuries were unrestrained, one of which was a 7y/o.

Troop I (Lafayette): A single vehicle crash resulting in one death and one critical injury. This crash involved a vehicle that veered off the roadway, overturned and ejected the driver and passengers. The driver fled the scene. Troopers continue to investigate.

Troop L (Mandeville): NONE

Contact Information:
Lt. M. Doug Cain, II
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit OR YOUR LOCAL LSP PIO
Office: (225) 925-6202 www.lsp.org/public
doug.cain@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org
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