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953 2008-07-13 Troop A New Orleans Native Dies In Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP A- NEWS RELEASE

July 13, 2008

New Orleans Native Dies In Crash

Shortly after 7:00 AM, today, Louisiana State Police – Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred at 2:00 AM this morning on LA Hwy 42 east of LA Hwy 3246 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

A Ford Ranger traveled west on LA Hwy 42 and as the road curved to the right the Ford continued straight. The Ford crossed the eastbound lane, entered the ditch and struck a utility pole, causing the driver to be partially ejected.

The driver of the Ford, Ellen S. Hinson (Female/Age 19) of New Orleans, LA, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroners Office. Ms. Hinson was wearing a seat belt and alcohol use is pending laboratory results.


For more information contact:

S/T Johnnie L. Brown, Jr.
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop A
Office: (225) 754-8524
johnnie.brown@dps.la.gov
www.lsp.org
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