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7255 2021-11-01 Troop I Unrestrained 16-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Early Morning Lafayette Parish Crash

TROOP I NEWS RELEASE
November 1, 2021

Unrestrained 16-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Early Morning Lafayette Parish Crash


Lafayette Parish – On November 1, 2021, just before 4:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 723 at Pitt Road in Lafayette Parish. The crash claimed the life of 16-year-old Jace Judice of Lafayette.

The initial investigation revealed a 2013 F150, occupied by 3 juveniles, was traveling south on LA 723. The juvenile driver failed to negotiate a left curve and traveled off the roadway. Upon doing so, the F150 struck a ditch embankment.

Judice was unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. The juvenile driver and another juvenile passenger were properly restrained were not injured.

A chemical breath test sample was obtained from the driver which indicated no alcohol present and no signs of impairment were observed. The juvenile driver was cited for careless operation, driving with a learner’s permit, and no headlamps. This crash remains under investigation.


Louisiana state law requires vehicle occupants to be properly restrained in all seating positions, day or night. During the Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) phase, 15 year olds must be accompanied by a licensed parent, guardian, adult at least 21 years of age, or a licensed 18-year-old or older sibling. For GDL laws please visit: https://lern.la.gov/wp-content/uploads/GDL-Chart.pdf

Troop I has investigated 47 fatal crashes resulting in 57 deaths in 2021.

Contact Information:
TFC Thomas Gossen
Louisiana State Police
Troop I Public Affairs
Office: (337) 262-5880
thomas.gossen@la.gov



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