Improperly secured toddler killed in accident, suspected impairment

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On September 28, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 146 near Public Boat Ramp Road. A five-year-old child was killed and a ten-year-old child was seriously injured in the accident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Toyota SUV, driven by 31-year-old Jordan Burton of Homer, was traveling west on Louisiana Highway 146. At the same time, a 2014 Dodge Ram was traveling east on Louisiana Highway 146. For still reasons The Toyota under investigation crossed the center line and collided with the Dodge.

Burton, who was properly secured, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The 5 year old child, that was improperly restrained in the back seat of the Toyota, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The 10 year old child, that was not properly secured in the passenger seat, suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the Dodge, the was properly secured, suffered minor injuries and was also transported to a local hospital.

Impairment by Burton is suspected. Toxicological samples were taken by both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.