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Driver Arrested for Hit and Run Following Fatal Lafourche Parish Bicycle Crash

Published: 12-05-2023 | Category: Troop C

Lafourche Parish – As the investigation into this crash continues, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C arrested 19-year-old Isabelle Nguyen.

 

Following the crash that ultimately claimed the life of Henry Savoie, Nguyen did not contact emergency personnel and left the scene. While Troopers were at the crash scene, they were contacted regarding a driver who was involved in the crash at a nearby address. Troopers made contact with Nguyen, who admitted she was driving the vehicle when Savoie was struck.

 

On December 4, 2023, Troopers obtained an arrest warrant for Nguyen. She was then booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex for Hit and Run Driving with Serious Injury or Death. This crash remains under investigation.

 

TROOP C ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE
December 1, 2023

 

Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries in Lafourche Parish Crash

 

Larose – On November 29, 2023, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a serious injury crash involving a bicyclist on Louisiana Highway 1 near West 54th Street. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 66-year-old Henry Savoie of Larose.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed Savoie was attempting to cross LA Hwy 1 while on a bicycle. At the same time, a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling north on LA Hwy 1. For reasons still under investigation, Savoie traveled into the path of the Chevrolet and was struck.

 

Savoie suffered serious injuries and was transported to an out-of-area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Chevrolet was not injured in the crash. Troop C was later notified Savoie succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital.

 

A toxicology sample was collected from Savoie and submitted for analysis. The driver of the Chevrolet showed no signs of impairment and voluntarily submitted a breath sample, which showed no alcohol detected. This crash remains under investigation.

 

Troop C has investigated 27 fatal crashes resulting in 30 fatalities in 2023.

 

Contact Information:
TFC Ross Brennan
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs – Troop C
Office: (985) 857-3680
ross.brennan@la.gov