| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7335 | 2018-08-19 | Troop I | Unrestrained Crowley Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash |
| TROOP I NEWS RELEASE August 19, 2018 Unrestrained Crowley Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash Cankton – Shortly before 10:30 pm on August 18, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle crash on LA 93 near Chris Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 22-year-old Destin Hail of Denham Crowley. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Hail was traveling southbound on LA 93 in a 2008 Chevrolet pickup. For unknown reasons, Hail’s vehicle ran off of the right side of the roadway, striking a utility pole, fence, and a tree. Hail and his passenger, 18-year-old Brooklyn Bernard of Breaux Bridge were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. Hail sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. Bernard sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. A toxicology sample was taken from Hail for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that while not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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