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8732 2010-05-23 Troop L Covington Resident killed in Hammond Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 23rd, 2010
Covington Resident killed in Hammond Crash

Hammond – This morning at 04:00 am, Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a one vehicle fatality crash on LA 3234 (Wardline Road) west of Interstate 55 at milepost #1.8 in Tangipahoa Parish.

A 2004 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Megan B. Manton (W/F age 18) of Covington, LA, was traveling west on LA 3234. For unknown reasons, the Cherokee ran off road to the left and impacted a light pole with its left front corner.

Manton was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office. Alcohol use is suspected with a blood test pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab.


Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Public Affairs Unit Troop L
Louisiana State Police
Office: (985) 893-6250
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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