| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8622 | 2012-07-16 | Troop L | Slidell Resident Succumbs to Injuries Following Interstate 12 Crash |
| TROOP L NEWS RELEASE July 16th, 2012 Slidell Resident Succumbs to Injuries Following Interstate 12 Crash St. Tammany Parish- Following a two vehicle serious injury crash early Sunday morning, 28 year old Justin Dansby of Slidell, LA was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries at LSU University Medical Center in New Orleans. The crash occurred at 4:25 am on Sunday, July 15th in the westbound lanes of Interstate 12 approximately one mile west of U.S. 11 in Slidell. Troopers’ investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Dansby was traveling west in the left lane of Interstate 12 in a 2005 Dodge pickup truck. A 2000 Peterbilt car carrier was traveling west in the right lane of I-12 ahead of Dansby. Both vehicles were traveling through the speed restricted construction zone near the U.S. 11 overpass. As Dansby exited the construction area, he accelerated passing several vehicles before moving into the right westbound lane behind the Peterbilt. For unknown reasons, Dansby failed to slow down as he approached the Peterbilt and struck the rear of the car carrier trailer causing his Dodge pickup to overturn several times. The driver of the Peterbilt, 47 year old Porfirio Galvez, and front passenger, 50 year old Oscar Martinez both of Orlando, FL, were properly restrained and not injured in the crash. Galvez submitted to a breath alcohol test showing no detectable signs of alcohol in his system. Dansby was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was transported to University Medical Center in serious condition where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries. Alcohol and/or drug impairment is unknown at this time pending a toxicology analysis. While Troopers continue their investigation into the crash, motorists are urged to remain vigilant while driving and exercise patience especially throughout construction zones and high traffic areas. Driver attention and focus is especially critical during early morning hours when visibility is limited and driver fatigue is most common. Making poor decisions in a vehicle such as driving while impaired, driving while distracted, or reckless operation leads to serious injuries and deaths every day across the state. Making the responsible decision can mean the difference between life and death. Contact the Louisiana State Police by dialing *LSP or (*577) on your cell phone to report impaired drivers and dangerous roadway conditions. Contact Information: TFC Nick Manale Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Unit Office: (985) 893-6250 Ext:628 Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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