James Blackmond, 37, killed, Kelly Johnson injured, and Olivia Matte, 26, charged in collision on Lake Pontchartrain Causeway near Matairie, Louisiana
Driver in fatal Causeway crash has prior DWI arrests
Blackmond was behind the wheel of a southbound pickup about three miles from Metairie when Matte, driving a car, hit the pickup from behind, sending it onto the bridge railing, Dufrechou said. The pickup rode the railing for about 100 feet and was going backwards when a section of aluminum railing penetrated the cab's rear window and hit Blackmond, Dufrechou said.
Judge refuses to revoke bond for accused Causeway drunk driver
Badeaux required that Matte be confined to her parents' home between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and said she cannot consume alcohol or take any mind altering medication.
Memorial held for man killed on Causeway by alleged drunk driver
The family of James Blackmond says they're working with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to come up with legislation to stop impaired drivers from getting onto the road.
Northshore woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for 3rd DWI, which killed man on causeway
Olivia Matte learned her fate Thursday at the courthouse in Gretna. The sentence includes the first five years without probation or parole because of her high-blood alcohol level.
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After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
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