| id | cleanPublishDate | category | title |
| 1097 | 2023-12-09 | Troop I | Unrestrained Driver Killed in Lafayette Parish Crash |
Duson – On December 8, 2023, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a serious injury single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 about 3 miles east of Louisiana Highway 95. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 40-year-old Nina Hayes of Iota.
The preliminary investigation revealed Hayes was traveling west on Interstate 10 while driving a 2015 Nissan Altima. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan traveled off the roadway to the right before striking a tree and over turning.
Hayes was not restrained at the time of the crash, suffered serious injuries, and was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died.
A toxicology sample was collected from Hayes and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Buckling up is the most effective way to protect yourself while driving or riding in a vehicle. It can reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash, and it takes only seconds to do. Always remember to buckle up before starting your journey, no matter how short the trip may be.
Troop I has investigated 49 fatal crashes resulting in 54 fatalities in 2023.
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