| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6979 | 2017-05-13 | Troop I | Unrestrained Youngsville Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash |
| TROOP I NEWS RELEASE May 13, 2017 Unrestrained Youngsville Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash Vermilion Parish – On May 13, 2017, shortly before 3:00 am, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 89 near Lake Simonette Road in Vermilion Parish. The crash claimed the life of 47 year old Gary Smith of Youngsville. The initial investigation by State Police revealed Smith was operating a 1995 Toyota Camry northbound on LA 89 and ran off of the right side of the roadway. Smith overcorected to the left, crossed both lanes of travel, and traveled through a ditch before striking a utility pole. Smith was not wearing a seat belt and sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. It is unknown if impairment was a contributing factor, but standard toxicology results were obtained and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chances of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckle. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” | |||
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