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The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Rigdon was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Impala southbound on US Hwy 51. At the same time, 19 year old Adrian J. Seiber (also of Amite City) was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Impala northbound on US Hwy 51. Rigdon was attempting to make a U-turn to travel northbound on US Hwy 51. Upon pulling into the northbound lanes of US Hwy 51, Rigdon’s Impala was struck on the passenger side by Seiber’s Impala. The impact caused Rigdon’s Impala to leave the roadway.

Despite the fact that he was wearing his seat belt, Rigdon suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Seiber was also properly restrained, yet suffered only minor to moderate injuries. A one year old child in Seiber’s vehicle was not properly restrained, and she was transported from the scene with minor injuries. Driver impairment is not suspected on the part of either driver; however, toxicology samples were taken from both and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of seatbelt use. Always make sure that children are buckled or in the proper child restraints at all times. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained at all times while in a vehicle.

Contact Information:
TFC Jared L. Sandifer
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Office: (225) 754-8524
jared.sandifer@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice