| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7133 | 2016-01-26 | Troop I | Crowley Man Killed on Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE January 26, 2016 Crowley Man Killed on Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish Acadia Parish – Shortly before 9:00 am on January 26, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a four vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 10 eastbound east of Egan in Acadia Parish. The crash took the life of 25 year old Tremayne Leblanc of Crowley, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Leblanc was driving a 2003 Toyota Camry westbound on Interstate 10 near milepost 74. For unknown reasons, Leblanc crossed the median and entered the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10. As Leblanc’s vehicle entered the eastbound lanes, it struck a 2005 Volkswagen SUV, operated by 46 year old Derick Kyere of Humble, Tx. Leblanc’s vehicle continued to travel east, striking a 2013 International Tractor Trailer and 2016 Dodge Caravan. The Tractor trailer was being operated by 71 year old Clarence Capps of Empire, Al. and the Dodge Caravan by 33 year old Kevin Keele of Huntington, Tx. Despite the fact that he was properly restrained, Leblanc was pronounced dead on scene by the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office. His Passenger, 25 year old Tyler Daigle sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Derick Kyere was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries. Kyere refused medical treatment on scene. Clarence Capps was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries. Capps was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Kevin Keele and his passenger 44 year old Jackie Hewitt of Lufkin, Tx were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment. It is not known if impairment is a factor in the crash; however routine toxicology samples were taken from Leblanc and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. All other drivers were given a chemical test and found not to be impaired. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers would like to remind motorists a sleepy driver is an impaired driver. Sleepiness while driving is as dangerous as texting while driving. Prepare for travel by being well-rested, sharing driving time with others, and keeping each other company while driving. Contact Information: | |||
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