LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE
Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent
News Release
Date: October 5, 2009
Grant Parish Fatal Crash
Earlier today, a crash involving two vehicles killed one and injured three others.
Troopers responded to the crash around 9:30 am, which occurred on LA Hwy 8 on the Boyce Bridge. The crash involved a 2003 Chevrolet van, driven by Anthony K. Ammons (W/M 46 yrs) of Pineville, LA and a 1998 Ford pickup, driven by Jason H. Sheppard (W/M 36 yrs) of Colfax, LA. The Chevrolet was east bound on LA Hwy 8 and the Ford was west bound on LA Hwy 8. Prior to the crash between these two vehicles the Chevrolet had crossed the centerline and collided with the concrete bridge railing located on the west bound shoulder. After this collision, the Chevrolet traveled into the path of the Ford. Sheppard took evasive action in an attempt to avoid this collision, but was unsuccessful.
Ammons was ejected during the collision between his vehicle and Sheppard’s vehicle. He was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead.
Sheppard was wearing his seatbelt and received minor injuries. He was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center for treatment. His only two passengers, identified as Lydia Sheppard (34 yrs) of Colfax, LA and a juvenile, received minor injuries and were transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center. They were properly restrained.
The crash remains under investigation. Routine toxicology tests are pending.
Troop E Troopers have investigated 55 fatal crashes for the year of 2009, resulting in 64 fatalities. Thirty-four of the 45 fatal crashes (passenger vehicles only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Five crashes have involved a motorcycle, three have involved a pedestrian, and two have involved an off road vehicle.
Contact:
S/T Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Troop E Public Affairs
Office: (318) 487-5911
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