| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7 | 2016-09-10 | Troop A | Gonzales Man Dies after being Ejected in Ascension Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE September 10, 2016 Gonzales Man Dies after being Ejected in Ascension Parish Crash Prairieville, LA – Shortly after 9:00 pm on September 9, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle fatality crash on US 61 at the intersection of LA 73 in Ascension Parish. The crash took the life of 43 year old Robert Edwards of Gonzales, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Edwards was traveling southbound on US 61 in a 2008 Ford F-250. At the same time, 20 year old Keshawn Marshall was also traveling southbound on US 61 in a 2008 Nissan Altima ahead of Edwards. For unknown reasons, Edwards’ vehicle struck the right rear side of Marshall’s vehicle. The impact caused Marshall’s vehicle to rotate clockwise and run off the right side of the roadway. Edwards’ vehicle began to overturn multiple times. Edwards was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from his vehicle. Edwards sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office. It is unknown if Edwards was impaired at the time of the crash but a toxicology sample will be taken for analysis. Marshall was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was not injured. Marshall was given a chemical breath test for intoxication and was not impaired. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. 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. Contact Information: | |||
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