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7063 2017-11-21 Troop I New Iberia Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE
November 21, 2017
New Iberia Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Iberia Parish On November 21, shortly before 10:00 am, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on the eastbound US 90 frontage road near LA 83. The crash claimed the life of 38 year old Scott Ward of New Iberia.

The initial investigation by State Police revealed that Ward was operating a 2014 Dodge truck eastbound on the frontage road. For unknown reasons, the Dodge ran off of the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire

Ward was wearing a seat belt, but sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. As part of the on-going investigation, Troopers obtained toxicology samples which will be sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

This crash remains under investigation.

Contact Information:
M/T Brooks David
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office: (337) 262-5880
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