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The preliminary investigation revealed Presley was operating a 1996 Toyota pickup, southbound on LA 71 and ran off of the right side of the roadway. The vehicle reentered the roadway, crossed both lanes of travel, struck a ditch, and overturned.

Presley was not wearing a seat belt and was partially ejected from the vehicle. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to Opelousas General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash, but routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind/inform motorists that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Not wearing a seat belt remains the leading cause of death in motor vehicle crashes. We ask you to take one second to “buckle up!”

Contact Information:
M/T Brooks David
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (337) 262-5880
brooks.david@la.gov
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