| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 8659 | 2012-02-09 | Troop L | Troopers searching for Vehicle in LA 10 Hit and Run Fatal Crash |
| TROOP L NEWS RELEASE February 9th, 2012 **UPDATE** Through the ongoing investigation into the events of the crash, troopers have discovered credible information indicating the involvement of a second vehicle. Troopers are searching for a gray or possibly blue extended cab Dodge pickup truck between model year 1994-2002 driven by a white male, approximately 50 years old, wearing camouflage clothing at the time of the crash. The Dodge pickup is suspected to have sustained damage to its driver’s side tail light and tailgate and could have possibly fled down Erwin Road after the crash. Anyone with further information regarding the crash or the whereabouts of the Dodge pickup is urged to contact investigators at Troop L at 985-893-6250. Motorcyclist succumbs to Injuries following LA 10 Crash Washington Parish, LA – Following a crash during the afternoon of December 28th, 2011 at approximately 3:30 pm, a Mississippi motorcyclist was pronounced dead while being treated for serious injuries at University Hospital in New Orleans, LA. The crash took place on LA 10 approximately 6 miles west of Franklinton near the intersection of Erwin Road in Washington Parish. Preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Richard Miller, (W/M age 32) of Carriere, MS, was operating his 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on LA 10 when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of the bike. As the motorcycle fell onto its right side, Miller was ejected from the bike sliding across the double yellow centerline and coming to rest in the westbound lane of LA 10. Miller was wearing a non-DOT approved helmet at the time of the crash and was transported to Riverside Medical Center in serious condition. Due to the severity of his injuries, Miller was later transferred to University Hospital in New Orleans where he was pronounced dead. Alcohol and/or drug impairment is not suspected with the results of a toxicology exam pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Troopers are continuing their investigation into the cause of the crash. Contact Information: | |||
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