TROOP I NEWS RELEASE December 16, 2014 Four Vehicle Crash Leaves a Crowley Man Dead Lafayette Parish- A Crowley man is dead, and another driver injured following a crash on LA Highway 342 near Brumley Road. Yesterday evening, shortly after 6:00 p.m., 33-year-old Joshua Ware of Lafayette was driving a 2012 Ford F350 truck east on LA 342 and struck the rear of a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette operated by 49 year old Phillip Meaux of Crowley. After impact, the Corvette was pushed forward and struck a 2009 Nissan Altima, operated by 37 year old Jessica Peltier of Lafayette. The Ford F350 continued to move forward and traveled over the Corvette and onto the roof of the Nissan Altima. The Ford F350 rolled onto its left side, slid forward, and struck a 2004 Ford Focus operated by 17 year old Madison Dugas of Duson. Troopers determined the Ford Focus, Nissan Altima and Chevrolet Corvette were slowing down due to a vehicle making a left turn at the intersection of LA Highway 342 and Brumley Road. All drivers in the crash were wearing their seat belts, however; Phillip Meaux sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. Jessica Peltier sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. The drivers involved in the crash were tested and showed no impairment. Routine toxicology samples were taken from Meaux and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Joshua Ware was cited for following too close. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers would like to remind drivers to be aware of all traffic while operating a motor vehicle. Distractions continue to play a major part in fatal and injury crashes throughout our state. For More Information Contact: M/T Brooks David Louisiana State Police Troop I- Public Affairs 337-262-1917 [email protected]
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:10:52 +0000
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