| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7184 | 2015-07-09 | Troop I | Two Separate Crashes in the Troop I Area Leave Two Youngsville Residents Dead |
TROOP I NEWS PRESS RELEASE July 9, 2015 Two Separate Crashes in the Troop I Area Leave Two Youngsville Residents Dead Troop I- Yesterday afternoon, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated two separate fatal crashes, just hours apart. The crashes resulted in the deaths of two Acadiana residents. Evangeline Parish- The evening’s first crash occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Interstate 49 southbound near the LA Highway 29 (Ville Platte). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van, operated by 58 year old Vincent Mancuso of Youngsville, was traveling south on Interstate 49 when the vehicle experienced a tire failure (tread separation) on the rear right tire. Mancuso was unable to maintain control of the vehicle as it began to rotate counter-clockwise and enter the median. The Chevrolet began to overturn and came to rest near the northbound lanes. Although properly restrained, Mancuso was pronounced dead on scene by the Evangeline Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash; however, routine toxicology samples were taken and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Vermilion Parish– The afternoon’s second fatal crash occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. on LA Highway 82 near Bienville Road north of Abbeville. The crash claimed the life of 72 year old Shirley Semond of Youngsville. Preliminary investigation revealed Semond was operating a 2009 Nissan Altima north on LA Highway 82. For reasons still under investigation, Semond ran off of the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Semond was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead on scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash: however, toxicology samples were taken from and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of seat belt use. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a motor vehicle crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. This year, Troop I has investigated 43 fatal crashes resulting in 46 deaths. Contact Information: | |||
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