Unrestrained Louisiana Woman Killed in Crash on I-12 After Colliding with Tractor-Trailer
Unrestrained Louisiana Woman Killed in Crash on I-12 After Colliding with Tractor-Trailer
Louisiana – According to Louisiana State Police, around 8:00 a.m. on May 31, 2022, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 12 near the weigh station in Tangipahoa Parish. Jaimie Wells, 35, of Rayne, Louisiana, died as a result of the crash. The initial investigation revealed that Wells was driving west on Interstate 12 in a 2004 Nissan Pathfinder. All at the same, a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was driving west on Interstate 12 ahead of the Nissan. Wells collided with the rear of the Peterbilt for unknown reasons. The collision caused the Nissan to flip over, and Wells was ejected from the vehicle.
Wells was unrestrained at the time of the accident. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries sustained in the crash. Minor injuries were sustained by the driver of the Peterbilt tractor-trailer. A toxicology sample was collected from Wells and will be analyzed. This crash is still being investigated.
Car accidents are unpredictable and can be violent. Taking just 3 seconds to buckle up is one of your best defenses in the event of a car accident and could prevent a State Trooper from knocking on a family’s door. Wear your seat belt at all times. Every journey, every time. There is simply too much at stake. Troopers also want to remind drivers of the importance of making safe decisions behind the wheel. While not all accidents are avoidable, wearing a seatbelt significantly reduces the chances of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.
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