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8226 2018-06-01 Troop L Troopers Investigate Fatal Head-On Crash on LA 21

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
June 1, 2018

Troopers Investigate Fatal Head-On Crash on LA 21
Waldheim- On Friday June 1, 2018 at approximately 1:05 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal head-on crash on LA 21 just north of LA 1084 in St. Tammany Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 71-year-old Judith F. Jenkins of Bogalusa.

The initial on-scene investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as 28-year-old Bryant Scott Tanner of Ponchatoula was driving a 2007 Mitsubishi Pickup southbound on LA 21 approaching a curve, which banked to the right. As Tanner’s vehicle exited the curve, it crossed the centerline into the northbound lane and crashed head-on into a 2008 Honda CRV driven by Jenkins. Despite being properly restrained, Jenkins sustained fatal injuries in the crash. She was pronounced deceased on-scene by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office. Tanner also sustained severe injuries in the crash. He was transported to North Oaks Health Systems by Acadian Air-Med in critical condition. The investigation is on-going; any criminal or traffic charges will be forwarded to the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney’s Office for prosecution pending the completion of the investigation.

Troopers would like to remind motorists of the importance of safe decisions behind the wheel. Please take a moment to speak with your loved ones about the importance of their safe decisions. Remind them to always wear a seatbelt, never drive impaired, and to avoid distractions. The conversation could be the difference in a serious crash.

Contact Information:
S/T Dustin Dwight
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office: (985) 893-6250
Dustin.Dwight@LA.Gov
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