| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7732 | 2013-06-11 | Troop I | Motorcylist Succumbs to Injuries |
TROOP I PRESS RELEASE June 8, 2013 Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries LAFAYETTE PARISH- Yesterday, Troopers with Louisiana State Police were notified that a Lafayette man involved in a crash over the weekend had succumbed to his injuries. According to investigating Troopers at 3:45 p.m., 32-year-old James Feazell of Lafayette was driving a 2006 Suzuki west on LA Highway 720 west of LA Highway 343. Feazell was attempting to pass a 2007 Suzuki, driven by 30 year-old Daniel Fontenot of Lafayette, on the right when the two vehicles collided. Fontenot, who was wearing a helmet, was not injured in the crash. Feazell, who was also wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital yesterday. Troopers suspect impairment was a factor in the crash. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted to the State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation. The Louisiana State Police website, LSP.ORG, provides information on motorcycle safety classes. The classes range from basic rider course to the advanced rider course. Anyone interested in attending motorcycle safety courses can go to http://lsp.org/motorcycle.html. For More Information Contact: TFC. Stephen Hammons Louisiana State Police Troop I- Public Affairs 337-262-1917 | |||
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