| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7223 | 2020-07-04 | Troop I | Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in St. Landry Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in St. Landry Parish St. Landry Parish – At approximately 7:50 p.m. on July 3, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 29 near Carl Loewer Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 49-year-old Hubbard Arrington of Eunice. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Arrington was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger pickup eastbound on LA 29 when, for unknown reasons, his vehicle ran off the roadway. Upon doing so, the Ranger traveled through a ditch and overturned. Arrington was not restrained at the time of the crash and was ejected. He was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Impairment is suspected as factor and standard toxicology samples were obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers witness, firsthand, the effects crash forces have on motor vehicles and the devastating effects of those forces on the human body. While not all crashes are survivable, proper seat belt usage can greatly increase the chances of surviving a crash by spreading out those forces across the strong bones of the body. Properly worn seat belts also help to keep the occupants of vehicles in their seat and protect the head and spine. Please be a responsible driver, obey speed limits, drive sober, buckle up, and avoid all distractions. Troop I has investigated 27 fatal crashes resulting in 30 deaths in 2020. Contact Information: | |||
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