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| 6976 | 2017-05-23 | Troop I | Two Separate Overnight Crashes Claim the Lives of Two People |
| TROOP I - NEWS RELEASE May 23, 2017 Two Separate Overnight Crashes Claim the Lives of Two People Troop I – On the evening of May 22, 2017, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated two separate fatal crashes in Acadiana. The crashes claimed the lives of a Delhi man and a Jennings woman. The first crash occurred shortly after 7:30 pm on Interstate 49 south near Milepost 26 in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 55 year old Claude Henson of Delhi. Preliminary investigation revealed that Henson was traveling southbound on I-49 in a 2014 GMC Sierra. For unknown reasons, Henson’s vehicle ran off of the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Henson was wearing a seat belt, but sustained critical injuries. Henson was transported to Opelousas General where he later succumbed to his injuries. It is unknown if impairment was a factor in the crash, however routine toxicology samples were taken and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. The crash remains under investigation. The second crash occurred shortly after 8:00 pm on LA 97 north of Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 28 year old Amy Lejeune of Jennings. Preliminary investigation revealed that Lejeune was driving a 2012 Nissan Altima southbound on LA 97. For unknown reasons, Lejeune lost control of her vehicle and it began to rotate counterclockwise. The Altima crossed the centerline into the northbound lane and was struck by a 2015 Toyota Corolla driven by 39 year old Mark Streckfus of Houston, TX. Lejeune was not wearing a seat belt and suffered critical injuries. She was transported to Lafayette General where she later succumbed to her injuries. Streckfus was wearing a seat belt and sustained only minor injuries. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists of the dangers of distracted driving. Inattentive and distracted drivers account for a large number of serious crashes across the state every year. 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. Louisiana State Police would also like to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. 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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