COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release

Date: October 3, 2009

Natchitoches Parish Fatal Crash

Early Saturday morning, a single vehicle crash claimed the life of a Natchitoches man.

Troopers responded to the crash around 5:20 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 153 approximately five miles north of LA Hwy 9. The crash involved a 2006 Chevrolet pickup, driven by Brandon C. Simmons (W/M 23 yrs). The Chevrolet was north bound on LA Hwy 153 when Simmons lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree.

Simmons was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation. Routine toxicology tests are pending.

Troop E Troopers have investigated 52 fatal crashes for the year of 2009, resulting in 61 fatalities. Thirty-two of the 42 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Five crashes have involved a motorcycle, three have involved a pedestrian, and two have involved an off road vehicle.

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Deputies, Natchitoches EMS, and the Natchitoches Parish Coroner also responded to the scene.

Contact:

S/T Scott Moreau

Louisiana State Police

Troop E Public Affairs

Office: (318) 487-5911