| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6981 | 2017-04-05 | Troop I | Franklin Woman Killed in Iberia Parish Fatal Crash |
| TROOP I NEWS RELEASE April 5, 2017 Franklin Woman Killed in Iberia Parish Fatal Crash Iberia Parish, LA – Shortly after 11:00 am on April 5, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 86 near Aucoin Road in Iberia Parish. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 36 year old Jesse Romero of Hondo, TX was operating a 2001 Chevrolet truck westbound on LA 86. For unknown reasons, Romero crossed into the eastbound lane of travel and struck a 2007 Toyota Sienna, driven by 58 year old Jody Charpentier of Franklin, LA. Romero was not wearing a seat belt and suffered critical injuries. Romero was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Jody Charpentier was wearing a seat belt, but sustained fatal injuries. Charpentier was pronounced dead on scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown at this time, and toxicology samples were taken from both drivers, the results of which are pending. This crash remains under investigation. Inattentive and distracted driving continues to be leading causes of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police continue 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. Information on distracted driving may be found online by visiting www.Distraction.gov. Louisiana State Police Troop I has investigated 15 fatal crashes resulting in 20 deaths so far in 2017. Contact Information: | |||
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