| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7406 | 2019-12-08 | Troop I | Unrestrained Driver Succumbs to Injuries in Iberia Parish Crash |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE Unrestrained Driver Succumbs to Injuries in Iberia Parish Crash New Iberia – At approximately 3:45 pm on November 28th, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle crash on US 90 near Ross Road in Iberia Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 23-year-old Kayleb Leblanc of Erath. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Leblanc was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on US 90. For unknown reasons, his vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned. Leblanc was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was ejected. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. On December 7th, State Police was notified that Leblanc succumbed to his injuries on December 6th. Impairment is unknown and this crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants in a vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. 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 and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death. Contact Information: | |||
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