| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6963 | 2017-01-25 | Troop I | Houston Man Killed in Iberia Parish 18-Wheeler Fatal Crash |
| TROOP I NEWS RELEASE January 25, 2017 Houston Man Killed in Iberia Parish 18-Wheeler Fatal Crash Iberia Parish – Today, shortly after 11:30 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on US Hwy 90 east of LA 85 in Iberia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 54 year old Pedro Alvarez of Houston, TX. The preliminary investigation revealed that 44 year old James Campbell of Abbeville stopped his 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer in the outside westbound lane of US 90 due to a railroad crossing. While Campbell was stopped, a westbound 2001 Freightliner tractor-trailer operated by Alvarez struck the rear of Campbell’s trailer. After impact, Alvarez’s load shifted forward and penetrated the cab of his vehicle. Alvarez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. Campbell suffered minor injuries and was transported to Abbeville General Hospital for his injuries. It is unknown if impairment was a factor in the crash, but standard toxicology tests are pending for both drivers. This crash remains under investigation. Inattentive and distracted driving continues to be leading causes of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police continues to urge motorists to avoid all distractions while driving, inside and outside the vehicle. You can effectively reduce the chances of being involved in a crash by ensuring that while behind the wheel of a vehicle you remain focused solely on the task of driving. This is the third fatal crash investigated by Troop I in 2017. Contact Information: M/T Brooks David Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (337) 262-5880 Brooks.David@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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