| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7917 | 2015-04-16 | Troop L | Early Morning Crash Claims the Life of Hammond Resident |
Troop L - NEWS RELEASE April 16, 2015 Early Morning Crash Claims the Life of Hammond Resident This morning, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a single vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 55 near Ponchatoula. The crash claimed the life of Nolan K. Bel a 37 year old resident of Hammond, LA. Speed and lack of seat belt use are primary factors in this fatal crash. Through the initial on scene investigation, Troopers were able to determine Bel was southbound on US 51 entering the southbound on ramp to Interstate 55 at a high rate of speed. Bel failed to negotiate the ramp and exited the roadway. After exiting the roadway, Bel’s vehicle overturned. Bel, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash was ejected from his vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. With the assistance of the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office, Troopers suspect the crash to have occurred between 1:00 and 3:00 am this morning. Blood samples were taken and will be submitted to the Louisiana State Police crime lab for analysis. Troopers and local first responders witness firsthand the devastating effects that driving while impaired, speeding, and lack of proper seat belt use have on drivers and passengers across the state each day. In addition to placing themselves in danger, a driver’s poor decisions while behind the wheel often has far reaching consequences affecting too often innocent victims. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. Taking the time to buckle up every trip and every time is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.
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