| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7571 | 2008-01-31 | Troop I | I-10 Crash Leaves One Man In Critical Condition |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE News Release I-10 Crash Leaves One Man In Critical Condition January 31, 2008 Louisiana State Police Troop I, is investigating a single vehicle crash, which occurred around 2:00 a.m. this morning on I-10 westbound near mile marker 95. Twenty three year old Aaron Richard of Rayne, La, was traveling westbound on I-10, when he abruptly swerved across both lanes of travel, causing the vehicle to rotate counterclockwise. The vehicle then entered the median and began to roll over several times, prior to coming to rest upright in the median. As the vehicle was rolling over it ejected twenty three year old Tyler Meche of Churchpoint, La. Meche was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition. The driver and another passenger, twenty one year old Amy Leblanc of Churchpoint, La were also transported to local hospitals with moderate injuries. Investigating troopers say none of the vehicle occupants were wearing seatbelts and alcohol is suspected to have played a roll in this crash. The driver Aaron Richard was charged with DWI 1st offense, Careless Operation, two counts of First Degree Vehicular Negligent Injuring. “Alcohol or Drugs, Impairment is Impairment! Drive Impaired Get Arrested" & "Remember, Seatbelts Aren't as Confining as a Wheel Chair or a Casket" DON'T FORGET TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LSP.ORG For More Information, Contact: Tfc David Anderson Louisiana State Police Troop I Public Affairs Office: 337-262-1917 www.lsp.org | |||
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