| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8220 | 2020-03-24 | Troop L | Troopers Investigate Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash on LA 21 |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE Troopers Investigate Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash on LA 21 Bogalusa – On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 shortly after 6:30 AM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle, fatal crash on LA 21 North at Pools Bluff Rd. in Washington Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 47-year-old Wade J. Gilson of Odessa, TX. The initial investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as Gilson was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on LA 21 in the left lane. At the same time, a Nissan Altima, driven by 22-year-old Alexandra C. Dunaway of Bogalusa, was attempting a left turn off Pools Bluff Rd. onto LA 21 disregarding a stop sign. Upon the Altima entering LA 21, Gilson’s motorcycle struck the left-side of the Altima. After this impact, Gilson was then struck in the roadway by a Honda Accord traveling northbound on LA 21. Gilson received fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Dunaway was wearing a seat belt and was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord was also wearing a seat belt and uninjured. At this time, impairment is not suspected. As part of the crash investigation, a blood sample was collected for scientific analysis from Gilson and Dunaway. The driver of the Accord submitted a breath sample that showed no evidence of alcohol. Dunaway was issued a citation for L.R.S. 32:123B (Disregarding a Stop Sign). The investigation remains ongoing and any additional criminal charges will be forwarded to the Washington 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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