| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7349 | 2018-11-30 | Troop I | Two Separate Fatal Crashes Investigated by Troopers Just Hours Apart |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE Two Separate Fatal Crashes Investigated by Troopers Just Hours Apart St. Martin Parish – Shortly after 5:00 pm on November 30th, Troop I was notified of a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 92 near Fontelieu Road in St. Martin Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old Debra D. Teno of St. Martinville. The preliminary investigation revealed 64-year-old Gary Guilbeau of New Iberia was traveling west on LA 92 in a 2004 Honda Pilot. As Guilbeau was traveling westbound, Teno walked into the lane of travel and was struck by the Honda. Teno suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the St. Martin Parish Coroner’s Office. Guilbeau was properly restrained and was injured. Impairment is unknown on the part of Teno and standard toxicology tests are pending. Guilbeau submitted to a breath test which showed no alcohol present. The investigation is ongoing. St. Landry Parish – Shortly before 8:00 pm on November 30th, Troopers responded to a hit and run fatality crash involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred on US 190 near LA 742. The crash claimed the life of 52-year-old Kevin W. Bazar of Port Barre. Preliminary investigation revealed that Bazar was walking southbound across the eastbound lane of US 190 and was struck by an unknown vehicle. Evidence was collected from the scene and investigating Troopers are working on identifying the vehicle. The suspect vehicle will likely have damage to its right headlight, right bumper area and hood. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to the driver or whereabouts of the vehicle is asked to contact Louisiana State Police Troop I at 337-262-5880. Many of the crashes on our roadways are preventable, and lives can be saved if we take how we travel more seriously. Whether it is by vehicle, bicycle or walking, tragedies like these do not have to occur if we plan our trips responsibly. By not driving impaired, avoiding distractions, wearing seat belts, wearing reflective materials, and walking a safe distance from travel lanes while facing oncoming traffic, we can make our journeys safer for ourselves and those we share the road with. Contact Information: | |||
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