| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7073 | 2016-04-15 | Troop I | ATV Crash Claims the Life of a Church Point Woman |
| TROOP I - NEWS RELEASE April 15, 2016 ATV Crash Claims the Life of a Church Point Woman Acadia Parish-On April 12, 2016, shortly before 6:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a report of an ATV crash on Louisiana Highway 370 near St. Clair Road in Acadia Parish. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Kawasaki ATV driven by 19-year-old Casey Lavergne of Church Point was traveling west on LA 370 when for reasons still under investigation, the ATV exited the left side of the roadway. Lavergne attempted to gain control of the four wheeler, but struck a small street sign, knocking him off of the four wheeler. The four wheeler continued on, struck a ditch embankment and overturned, ejecting the passenger 20-year-old Taylor Chapman of Church Point. Both Lavergne and Chapman were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash and were transported to Lafayette General Medical Center. On April 13, 2016, Troop I was notified Chapman had succumbed to her injuries and died as a result of the crash. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. This crash remains under investigation. Contact Information: | |||
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