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According to investigating troopers, on September 11, 2012, at 7:04 a.m., 17-year-old Corgan Womack of Opelousas was driving a 2006 Chevrolet truck east on LA 3233. Womack was traveling behind a 2006 Chevrolet Trail-Blazer, driven 33-year-old Robin Jeffers of Carencro. Jeffers had slowed down for an eastbound vehicle which was making a left turn. Womack’s vehicle struck Jeffers’ vehicle from behind. After the initial impact, Jeffers’ vehicle crossed the centerline and was struck by a 2012 Peterbilt tractor-trailer, driven by 62-year-old Patrick Thibodeaux of Lafayette. Jeffers, who was wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Thibodeaux and Womack were both properly restrained and sustained minor injures.

It is unknown if impairment was a factor in this crash; however, toxicology samples were obtained and have been submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, Troopers remind drivers that driver distraction is quickly becoming one of the largest contributing factors in motor vehicle crashes across the country. Distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing. While distracted driving comes in many forms, from texting and talking on a cell phone, to eating, or simply playing with the radio, the result is often the same.

Troopers urge the public to remain vigilant while driving and avoid distracting activities, especially electronic devices. To report distracted drivers or other hazardous road conditions, motorists can dial *LSP (*577) from your cellular phone to reach the State Police office closest to you.

For More Information Contact:

TFC. Stephen Hammons
Louisiana State Police
Troop I- Public Affairs
337-262-1917
Stephen.hammons@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org