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St. Martin Parish- Today, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a single vehicle crash on LA 345 south of LA 96. The crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from New Iberia.

According to investigating troopers, on August 11, 2011, at 1:25 a.m., 18-year-old Joseph Dressel of New Iberia, LA, was driving a 1997 Toyota south on LA 345. For unknown reasons, Dressel ran off the left side of the road, entered a ditch, and struck a concrete culvert. After hitting the culvert, the vehicle overturned and Dressel, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected.

Dressel was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Martin Parish Coroner. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. This crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana State Police reminds everyone that state law requires all persons riding in motor vehicles be properly restrained. While wearing a seatbelt will not save you in every crash it will reduce your risk of injury in most crashes.

For More Information Contact:

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