St. Francisville Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Pointe Coupee Parish

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
July 5, 2024

Oscar – Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on July 5, 2024, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a single-vehicle crash on LA 78, west of LA 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish. The crash claimed the life of 17-year-old Rayshon M. Franklin Jr. of St. Francisville.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Toyota Camry, driven by Franklin, was traveling eastbound on LA 78, west of LA 1. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota exited the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, overturned, and then struck a tree.

Franklin, who was properly restrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is not suspected, however, standard toxicology samples will be taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted; follow all traffic laws, and always ensure every occupant is properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]