| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7687 | 2012-02-22 | Troop I | Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash |
Troop I - NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 22, 2012 Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash Lafayette Parish- This morning, troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a fatal crash on US Highway 167 at Touchet Road which claimed the life of a Keithville man. According to investigating troopers, on February 22, 2012, at 2:58 a.m., 33-year-old Jimmy Kolb of Keithville was walking south in the left southbound lane of US Highway 167. A 2008 Toyota truck driven by 24-year-old Wesley Sonnier Kaplan, was traveling south on US Highway 167 approaching Kolb. For reasons still under investigation, Sonnier struck Kolb from the rear. Sonnier, who was properly restrained, was not injured in the crash. Kolb was pronounced dead by the Lafayette Parish Coroner. Troopers are investigating whether or not impairment was a factor in this crash. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and have been submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Police reminds pedestrians that state law requires pedestrians to walk on a sidewalk if one is provided. If no sidewalk is provided pedestrians must walk on the left shoulder, or as far to the left side of the road as practical, against the flow of traffic. Troopers also recommend that pedestrians wear light colored, or reflective clothing if walking on the road between dusk and dawn or during times of inclement weather. For More Information Contact: | |||
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