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Another Deadly Head On Collision

January 11, 2009

Troop I is investigating yet another deadly head on collision that leaves three Franklin, La residents dead.

Troop I is investigating the second deadly head on collision this weekend.  The latest fatal crash happened this morning shortly before 10:00 am.  Thirty-nine year old Todd Vincent of Erath, La, was operating his 2004 Ford truck south on LA 318 as he approached a right curve in the roadway.  Forty-one year old Priscilla Williams of Franklin, La, was operating a Ford Taurus Station Wagon north on LA 318, when Vincent drove into the direct path of the Williams vehicle.  Williams took evasive action in attempted to avoid the collision however; was struck head on by the Ford truck.  Both vehicles came to rest off the roadway.  Vincent was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries and was charged with Driving Left of Center and Operating a Vehicle with an Invalid Drivers License. Williams, her fifteen-year-old son and fifty-one year Leroy Williams of Franklin, La were pronounced dead at the scene.  Alcohol/Drugs are not suspected however; test results are pending at the LSP Crime Lab.

This is the third fatal crash this weekend resulting in six people dead.  Troop I has investigated five fatal crashes thus far in 2009 resulting in eight deaths.

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Contact Information:
Tfc David Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Troop I Public Affairs
Office: 337-262-1917
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