The Louisiana State Police is investigating a 7am Sunday morning crash where
five teens allegedly stole a 2005 Nissan Sentra from Morgan City, and ran off North Bayou
Black Drive striking a tree.
Four of the five teens died, one is in critical condition.
15 year old Demetrius Trahan of Gibson was driving the vehicle westbound on North Bayou Black Drive when he crossed the centerline in a right curve and ran off the roadway to the left.
The Nissan traveled off the roadway approximately 89 feet and then struck a tree head-on and immediately came to rest. Speeding is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
There were five occupants in the vehicle. None of the occupants wore their seat belts during the crash and none of them were ejected. The driver and three of the four passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The rear left passenger, 17 year old Darius Stewart of Gibson, was transported to Thibodaux Regional in critical condition.
The other three deceased passengers were: 18 year old Donta Stewart of Gibson, 18 year old Joshua Trahan of Gibson and 16 year old Dominic Hanzy, also of Gibson, LA.
The Nissan Sentra was reported stolen from Morgan City, LA on Friday, October 2, 2009.
Alcohol/ drug-use is unknown with toxicology results pending from the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office. Charges are pending further investigation.
This crash occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 7:15 AM, near 6212 North Bayou Black Drive. according to State Tpr. Christopher Mason.
The teens were students at HL Bourgeois High School.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment