Unrestrained Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Jefferson Parish

TROOP B NEWS RELEASE
April 24, 2024

Bridge City – On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 11:30 pm, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B were notified of a single-vehicle crash on US 90, between Nine Mile Point Road and Seven Oaks Boulevard. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 44-year-old Xavier Gonzales of Slidell.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Gonzales was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt east on Highway 90 near Nine Mile Point Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet ran off the left side of the roadway and entered the grass median before impacting a bridge support.

Gonzales, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, suffered fatal injuries and died on scene. Impairment is unknown, standard toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers want to remind the public that although not all crashes are survivable wearing your seatbelt drastically decreases your chance of injury or death during a crash. Additionally, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Taking simple precautions like wearing a seatbelt, following all traffic laws, and adhering to speed limits increases safety on the road.

Contact Information:
TFC Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (504) 471-2775
Jacob.pucheu@la.gov