Darrell Thomas, 21, dies in crash after high-speed chase on La. 308 in Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Thu, 04/09/2015 - 3:50pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2015Man dies in Assumption Parish crash while fleeing police in chase that exceeded 100 mph, State Police say
A Napoleonville man lost control of his vehicle during a high-speed chase with sheriff’s deputies along Bayou Lafourche early Tuesday, crashed and later died at a hospital in Thibodaux, state troopers said.
Man killed after crashing car during police pursuit
"As Thomas was traveling north on LA 308, just north of the Lafourche Parish line, he failed to negotiate a left hand curve and traveled off the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle struck a culvert causing the vehicle to travel through the air, where it struck a utility pole before coming to rest," said a statement by State Police.
1 dead after police pursuit in Assumption Parish
After traveling on several different roads and highways, Thomas turned back onto LA 308 and began traveling north. Just north of the Lafourche Parish line, Thomas attempted to make a left hand curve and his car left the roadway, struck a culvert, became airborne and hit a utility pole.
Darrell Thomas was speeding along La. 308 when authorities tried to stop him. He responded by speeding away, leading police on a chase that exceed 100 mph at times. Thomas lost control of his vehicle, hit a culvert, went airborne, then crashed into a utility pole. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Thomas was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. No one else was in the vehicle.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Darrell Thomas
Roadway:
La 308City:
Labadieville, LACounty:
Assumption Parish, LAArea:
Baton Rouge, LA
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