| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7173 | 2015-06-23 | Troop I | Ville Platte Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE June 23, 2015 Ville Platte Man Killed in Two Vehicle Crash Evangeline Parish – Today, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 1171 north of Industrial Park Road in Evangeline Parish. The crash claimed the life of 43 year old James Erwin of Ville Platte. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Ford F250 pickup truck, driven by a 16 year old juvenile, was traveling northbound on LA Highway 1171 towing a utility trailer hauling hay. A 2012 Ford F150 pickup truck, driven by James Erwin, was southbound on LA Highway 1171. As the Ford F250 pickup continued north on LA 1171 approaching the Ford F150, the utility trailer broke away from the Ford F250 and crossed the centerline. The utility trailer and the Ford F150 hit head on in the southbound lane. After the initial impact, the Ford F150 ran off of the roadway and overturned. The driver of the Ford F250 was unaware the trailer broke away from his vehicle until he arrived at his destination approximately one mile from the crash scene. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. The 16 year old driver submitted to a chemical breath test and the results showed no signs of impairment. Routine toxicology samples were taken from Erwin and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime for analysis. Erwin was not wearing a seat belt and suffered severe injuries. He was transported to Mercy Regional Hospital by Acadian Ambulance where he later died from his injuries. The 16 year old was cited with Defective Vehicle Equipment, No Safety Chains and Failure to Transfer Title of Motor Vehicle. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!” Contact Information: M/T Brooks David Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section – Troop I Office: (337) 262-5880 brooks.david@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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