Louisiana State Police Working to Identify Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on LA 1041
Louisiana State Police Working to Identify Driver Killed in Single Vehicle Crash on LA 1041
Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported on June 18, 2022, that on Friday, June 17, 2022, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 1041, near Dewey Lane, in St. Helena Parish. An unidentified driver was killed in the crash. An unidentified vehicle was discovered eastbound on LA Hwy 1041 during the initial investigation. The unidentified vehicle exited the roadway to the left for unknown reasons and collided with a culvert. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames after impact.
Because of the fire damage, neither the driver nor the vehicle have been identified at this time. At this time, the use of restraints is unknown. The driver was declared dead at the scene. A routine toxicology sample was taken from the driver for scientific analysis as part of the ongoing investigation. The crash is still being investigated.
Louisiana State Troopers want to remind drivers to always make good decisions while driving. Never drive while intoxicated, fatigued, or distracted; always ensure that all occupants are properly restrained; and obey all traffic laws. While not all car accidents are avoidable, simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death.
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