Grant Parish, LA – Passenger Killed In Possible DUI Wreck On South Hargis Rd

Grant Parish, LA (July 3, 2019) – The Louisiana State Police have confirmed that a man died and a teenager sustained injuries after a single-vehicle accident along South Hargis Road near LA Highway 122.

Based on the initial report, 18-year-old Colten A. W. Trouille (a resident of Montgomery) had been driving a 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck south along South Hargis Road when, at some point, his vehicle slid out of control. Ultimately, the truck entered the right portion of the road and ultimately slammed into a nearby tree.

Authorities confirmed Trouille’s passenger, 43-year-old Michael L. Chelette, had died during the impact.

Meanwhile, emergency personnel transported Trouille to a nearby hospital for additional treatment.

Police have suspected DUI to be a possible factor behind the crash and are conducting further tests.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael L. Chelette.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Grant Parish

Car accidents can occur without warning and completely turn victims’ lives upside down. Incidences of this nature can be terrifying, and many people lose their lives as a result of negligence or impaired driving along roadways in Louisiana. In 2017, 760 traffic fatalities took place in the State of Louisiana, with 488 of these deaths involving passengers. In 212 cases that same year, alcohol was a factor behind the crashes.

If your loved one has died in a car accident caused by the negligence or impairment of another driver, you and your family members may be entitled to compensation. In this case, it would be in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in wrongful death claims and car accident cases. For over 25 years, our team at Fisher Injury Lawyers have won a collected $125,000,000 for our clients and have won more than 98% of our cases over these two decades. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us at 225-766-1234.

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