Unrestrained Louisiana Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash After Running Off LA 3134

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana – An unrestrained Louisiana driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash after running off LA 3134.

At 8 am on the morning of July 12, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop B received a call. A single-vehicle crash had occurred on LA 3134 (Leo Kerner Highway) near Destrehan Avenue in Jefferson Parish. Troopers were quick to respond, but unfortunately, the crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Chrissean Charles from Barataria, Louisiana.

According to preliminary investigations, Charles was driving a 2016 Nissan Sentra north on Leo Kerner Highway when the vehicle suddenly veered off the right side of the road and collided with a tree. According to reports from LSP, Charles was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and succumbed to the fatal injuries sustained in the accident.

As authorities continue to investigate the reasons behind the tragic accident, toxicology reports will play a crucial role in determining whether Charles was under the influence of any substance that may have contributed to the crash. Meanwhile, the community mourns the

According to the Louisiana State Police, fastening your seatbelt is deemed the most efficacious measure to safeguard yourself while cruising in a vehicle. This simple act can diminish the likelihood of grave injuries or fatalities in the occurrence of a collision, and it hardly takes more than a few seconds to accomplish. It is imperative to bear in mind to buckle up before embarking on any journey, irrespective of its duration.