| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 6997 | 2016-04-28 | Troop I | ***UPDATE***Driver Arrested for Crash That Left Passenger Dead |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE April 28, 2016
***UPDATE*** Vermilion Parish- Today, Troopers arrested 31-year-old Martin Nguyen of Lafayette for charges relating to the fatal crash which occurred on April 18th on LA 339 near Reno Road.Driver Arrested for Crash That Left Passenger Dead Upon receiving toxicology results, investigating Troopers discovered Nguyen’s blood alcohol concentration was over the legal limit when the crash occurred. Troopers also determined Nguyen was driving 150 mph in a 55 mph speed zone. With the information from the report, and other information gathered during the investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for Nguyen. This morning Nguyen was arrested without incident at a hospital in Lafayette. He was booked into the Vermilion Parish Jail for the warrant charging him with Vehicular Homicide, Speeding 150/55 mph zone, Reckless Operation and Improper Lane Usage. This case remains under investigation. Troop I News Release April 19, 2016 ****UPDATE**** As the investigation continues into the death of 30-year-old Hoang Nguyen, Troopers were able to determine Nguyen was in fact wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. This investigation remains ongoing.
Impairment, Speed and Lack of Seat Belt Use Suspected in Fatal Crash Vermilion Parish- On April 18, 2016, shortly before 12:25 a.m., Louisiana State Police, Troop I responded to a fatal crash on LA Highway 339 near Reno Road in Vermilion Parish. The crash claimed the life of 30-year-old Hoang Nguyen of Lake Charles. The preliminary investigation revealed that 31-year-old Martin Nguyen of Lafayette was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette southbound on LA 339 at a high rate of speed. Martin Nguyen was unable to negotiate a curve and ran off of the right side of the roadway. The Corvette began to flip, partially ejecting the passenger, Hoang Nguyen. Hoang Nguyen was not wearing a seat belt and sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. The driver, Martin Nguyen, was properly restrained and sustained moderate injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment and speed are suspected factors in the crash. Toxicology samples were taken from Martin Nguyen and were submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation and charges are pending. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that impaired driving continues to be a major problem throughout Louisiana. Whether impaired through alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two, the consequences of driving while impaired remain the same. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. | |||
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