| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 89 | 2017-08-13 | Troop A | 16 Year Old Dies in East Feliciana Parish Crash |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE August 13, 2017 16 Year Old Dies in East Feliciana Parish Crash East Feliciana Parish – Shortly after 1:00 am on August 13, 2017, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on LA 959 east of LA 409 in East Feliciana Parish. The crash took the life of 16 year old Caleb Copeland of Zachary. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Copeland was traveling westbound on LA 959 in a 1997 GMC pickup. Copeland began passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed as he entered a curve. Copeland failed to negotiate the curve and struck the guard rail on the east side of the roadway. Copeland’s vehicle became airborne and began to overturn as it rolled down an embankment. Copeland was properly restrained but sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the East Feliciana Parish Coroner’s Office. It is unknown if impairment was a factor in this crash but a toxicology sample will be taken from Copeland for analysis. Thousands of teens die every year in preventable crashes. Troopers encourage parents to sit down with their teens and talk to them about being responsible drivers. Parents should discuss the importance of buckling up, and the dangers of driving distracted or impaired. Sudden Impact Louisiana is currently offering parent sessions that discuss laws specific to teen drivers, help parents maximize their experience as their teens driving coach, and reduce high risk behavior. For more information about parent sessions, visit: https://www.facebook.com/SuddenImpactLouisiana Contact Information: | |||
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