Unrestrained Driver Killed in Tangipahoa Parish Crash (5)

Loranger – Last night, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 40 near Deerfield Loop in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 59-year-old George Robinson of Loranger.

The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Robinson was northbound on LA Hwy 40 in a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Robinson was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Robinson was pronounced deceased on the scene. Two passengers from the Nissan were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. Only one of the passengers was properly restrained. A toxicology sample was obtained from Robinson for analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce crash injuries.

Contact Information:
Trooper First Class William Huggins
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
[email protected]
Office: (985) 893-6250