| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8143 | 2020-04-07 | Troop L | Passenger Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 12 |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE Passenger Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 12 Robert – On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 shortly after 12:00 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle, serious injury crash on Interstate 12 West near LA 445 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 37-year-old Charlene L. Fontana of Madisonville. The initial investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as a Ford Explorer, driven by 38-year-old Jason R. Sullivan of Springfield, was driving west on Interstate 12. For reasons still under investigation, the Explorer traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. Sullivan and his passenger, Fontana, were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Despite wearing a seat belt, Fontana succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Sullivan was also wearing a seat belt. At this time, impairment is not suspected. As part of the crash investigation, a blood sample was collected for scientific analysis from Sullivan. The investigation remains ongoing and any criminal charges will be forwarded to the Tangipahoa Parish District Attorney’s Office. No additional information is available at this time. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to make good, safe decisions such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, obeying the speed limit, and avoiding all distractions which can often mean the difference between life and death. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Contact Information: | |||
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