| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7885 | 2015-11-15 | Troop L | Fatal Crash on LA 25 near Folsom Claims the Life of Metairie Resident |
Troop L - NEWS RELEASE November 15th, 2015 Fatal Crash on LA 25 near Folsom Claims the Life of Metairie Resident Folsom, LA- Shortly before 1:00 PM Sunday November 15th 2015, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 25 just north of LA 40 in Folsom. The crash claimed the life of 74 year-old Metairie resident Sandra M. Buras. On scene investigators determined Buras was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on LA 25. For reasons still under investigation, Buras’ vehicle crashed into the rear of a southbound GMC Pickup truck driven by 58 year-old Mable Starnes Chaney of Franklinton, LA. After the initial impact, Buras’ vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and crashed into a ditch embankment. The impact with the embankment caused the Tahoe to become airborne and roll onto its side. Buras was not restrained at the time of the crash and was partially ejected from her vehicle. She suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to St. Tammany Parish Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Chaney was properly restrained and was not injured in the crash. Presently, impairment is not suspected to have been a factor in this crash. Troopers did obtain blood samples which will be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. While not all crashes are survivable, simply buckling up could be the difference between life and death. Please do your part by avoiding distractions, wearing your seatbelt, and never driving impaired. There is no better time than the present to have a conversation with your loved ones about the importance of safe decisions behind the wheel. Contact Information: | |||
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