John Alexander, 53, dead when trapped in overturned vehicle on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Fri, 04/17/2015 - 4:01pmAccident Date:
Monday, December 8, 20141 dead after early morning wreck on Tchoupitoulas Street near Sixth Street
An early morning wreck on Tchoupitoulas Street has left one man dead, New Orleans police said Monday. His name is being withheld pending notification of his family.
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Court documents indicate the Algiers man had a prior DWI arrest in 2009, but the outcome of that case was unclear. Records also show Nelson was arrested in May 2006, accused of gun and drug violations, but those charges were refused by prosecutors five months later. Nelson's arrest register listed his employer as the city's Sewage and Water Board.
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Detectives said that the truck flipped on its side and came to a stop in the street. The passenger inside the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
John Alexander was riding in a pickup truck driven by 29-year-old Isaac Nelson, who was reportedly intoxicated and driving "recklessly above the posted speed limit." Nelson struck a parked car, causing the truck to become airborne and crash. Alexander was not able to be freed from the vehicle before he succumbed to his injuries. Nelson was arrested and booked into jail with his bond set at $100,000. His hearing is scheduled for Januray 5th.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Rollover, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, High-Speed/Excessive Speed, Trapped Under/Inside VehiclePeople Involved:
John Alexander
Isaac Nelson
Roadway:
Tchoupitoulas StreetCity:
New Orleans, LACounty:
Orleans Parish, LAArea:
New Orleans, LA
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