| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7059 | 2017-12-30 | Troop I | Unrestrained Breaux Bridge Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash |
| TROOP I NEWS RELEASE December 30, 2017 Unrestrained Breaux Bridge Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash St. Martin Parish – On December 30, 2017, shortly after 7:00 am, Troop I was notified of a single vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 347 near Albert Leblanc Road in St. Martin Parish. The crash claimed the life of 22 year old Andre Goodyear of Breaux Bridge. The initial investigation indicates that Goodyear was driving a 2003 Mercedes-Benz passenger car south on LA Highway 347. For unknown reasons, Goodyear failed to negotiate a left curve and traveled off the right side of the road. The vehicle entered a ditch, struck a culvert and overturned. Goodyear was unrestrained and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Martin Parish Coroner. It is unknown if impairment is a factor; however, routine toxicology samples are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of age or 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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