| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7248 | 2021-11-22 | Troop I | Unrestrained Driver Succumbs to Injuries in St. Martin Parish Crash |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE November 22, 2021 Unrestrained Driver Succumbs to Injuries in St. Martin Parish Crash St. Martin Parish – At approximately 12:00 a.m. on November 18, 2021, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near milepost 113 (between Breaux Bridge and Henderson) in St. Martin Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 58-year-old Whitney Brown of Carencro. The initial investigation by State Police revealed the crash occurred as Brown was driving a 1998 Ford F150 east on I-10. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle ran off the roadway and struck the barrier wall. Upon doing so, Brown was ejected from the vehicle. Brown was unrestrained at the time of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. On November 22, 2021, Troop I was notified by hospital staff that Brown had succumbed to his injuries. Impairment is unknown with toxicology results pending. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive while impaired, fatigued or distracted, follow all traffic laws and always ensure every occupant is properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death. Troop I has investigated 53 fatal crashes resulting in 64 deaths in 2021. Contact Information: | |||
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