| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 86 | 2017-10-01 | Troop A | Ethel Man Dies in Head-On Crash in East Feliciana Parish |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2017 Ethel Man Dies in Head-On Crash in East Feliciana Parish Ethel – Shortly after 8:00 pm on September 30, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle fatality crash on LA 19 near LA 955 in East Feliciana Parish. The crash took the life of a 49 year old Tom Hayes Jr. of Ethel. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Hayes was traveling northbound on LA 19 in a 2013 Nissan Maxima. At the same time, 36 year old Alvin McCray Jr. of Ethel was traveling southbound on LA 19 in a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. For reasons still under investigation, Hayes’ vehicle crossed the center line into the southbound lane of LA 19 and collided head-on with McCray’s vehicle. Hayes was not properly restrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Hayes was pronounced deceased at the scene by the East Feliciana Parish Coroner’s Office. McCray was properly restrained and sustained moderate injuries. It is unknown if impairment was a factor in this crash, but a toxicology sample will be taken from both drivers for analysis. Contact Information: | |||
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