| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8294 | 2020-03-13 | Troop L | Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 12 |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 12 Lacombe – On Friday, March 13, 2020 shortly before 4:30 PM, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle, fatal crash on Interstate 12 East near LA 434 in St. Tammany Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 20-year-old Terrance J. Leblanc of New Orleans. The initial investigation led Troopers to determine that the crash occurred as a Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Leblanc, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 12 in the left lane. For reasons still under investigation, Leblanc’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and impacted a tree. Leblanc was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, received fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased on the crash scene. The passenger sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. At this time, speed is a contributing factor in the crash, and impairment is not suspected. As part of the ongoing investigation, toxicology will be performed on Leblanc. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, obeying the speed limit, and avoiding all distractions 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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