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768 2010-06-22 Troop A Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of St. Francisville Woman
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP A - NEWS RELEASE


June 22, 2010

Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of St. Francisville Woman

St. Francisville – Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on LA 10 east of US 61 this morning shortly after 7:00 am. Preliminary investigation revealed that Maria Peterson (W/F, age 46) of St. Francisville was driving a 2004 GMC Yukon west on LA 10 when she crossed the center line into the eastbound lane and struck a 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera head on. The driver of the Oldsmobile, Irma Minor (B/F, age 59) of St. Francisville, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the West Feliciana Coroner’s Office. Peterson sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Lane Memorial Hospital.

Troopers have charged Peterson with Driving Left of Center and Negligent Homicide. She will be booked into the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office upon her release from the Hospital. Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the crash; however, Troopers have submitted samples of both drivers’ blood to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for chemical analysis.

Contact Information:
TFC Russell G. Graham II
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop A
Office: (225) 754-8524
russell.graham@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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