| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7161 | 2015-06-04 | Troop I | Morgan City Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE June 4, 2015 Morgan City Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash St. Mary Parish – Shortly before 8:50 a.m. on June 4, 2015, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on US 90 at Anthony Street in Bayou Vista. The crash claimed the life of 74 year old Ed Francis of Morgan City. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 76 year old Robert Francis of Morgan City, was operating a 2005 Buick LeSabre southbound on Anthony Street. For reasons still under investigation, Francis did not stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Anthony Street and US 90 West and drove into the path of a 1994 GMC truck, operated by 60 year old Preston Broussard of Baldwin. Francis and one of his passengers were transported to Teche Regional Hospital with minor injuries. Ed Francis suffered critical injuries and was transported to Teche Regional Hospital. Ed Francis later died at the hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. All three occupants were wearing seat belts. Broussard was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash. Routine toxicology samples were taken from Francis and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Broussard was given a Chemical Breath Test and was not impaired. This crash remains under investigation and charges are pending. Contact Information: | |||
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