Louisiana Driver Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Crash on US 171 in Moss Bluff
Published September 21, 2022
Louisiana Driver Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Crash on US 171 in Moss Bluff
Moss Bluff, Louisiana – On September 20, 2022, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D was notified of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Highway 171 and Parish Road in Moss Bluff, Louisiana. Amy Carol Richard, 44, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.
The preliminary investigation found that Richard, driving a 2016 Honda CRV, entered the junction of US 171 from Parish Road. At the same time, a southbound 1993 Chevrolet Blazer collided with the Honda as she attempted to make a left turn onto US 171.
Richard’s use of a seat belt is unknown at this time. She was transported to a nearby hospital with significant injuries, where she died. The Chevrolet driver was properly restrained and had minor injuries. Toxicology samples were collected and will be analyzed. This crash is still being investigated.
So far in 2022, Troop D has investigated 19 fatal crashes that resulted in 21 deaths.
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