Sterlington Police Officer David Elahi killed, two officers injured, and driver Tracy Govan, 44, arrested after collision on U.S. Highway 165 in Sterlington, Louisiana
One policeman dies, 2 injured in crash
At the time of the crash Govan was determined to be impaired. He was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury, improper lane usage and failure to move over for emergency vehicle on the shoulder.
LOUISIANA OFFICER DEAD TWO INJURED BY DRUNK DRIVER
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Police Chief Barry Bonner Sterlington Police Department 103 High Avenue Sterlington, LA 71280 Phone: (318) 665-4532
UPDATE: The man accused of killing a Sterlington Police Officer is out on bail.
UPDATE Sunday, July 3rd at 2:35 P.M.- Sterlington Police Chief Barry Bonner says the memorial services for Officer David Elahi will be held Thursday at 2 P.M. at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 P.M.
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