Livingston Parish, LA – Woman Killed, 1 Injured In Accident On LA-444

Livingston Parish, LA (July 20, 2019) – Local news sources have reported that a 19-year-old woman was killed and her passenger injured in a car crash that took place in Livingston Parish in the late evening of Thursday, July 18^th. The crash happened on LA-444 west of LA-22. 

Authorities have identified the deceased as Megan Shoeman, of Livingston. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by the Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office. 

Her passenger sustained injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital following the crash.

Shoeman was traveling east on LA-444 when she struck a tree, causing the vehicle to overturn. 

Shoeman was said to have been properly restrained at the time of the accident but was ejected from the vehicle. 

It is believed that intoxication and speed are believed to have been factors in the crash. Routine toxicology tests are still pending. 

The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Megan Shoeman at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Louisiana Speeding-Related Car Crashes

Drivers who choose to speed on the road are potentially putting others on the road in danger, including themselves. 

In 2017 alone, more than 9,717 people were killed due to car crashes caused involving speeding, and speeding is the cause of over 26% of all deadly car wrecks in the U.S. 

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, our Baton Rouge car wreck attorneys tirelessly help those who have experienced loss recover lost compensation after a tragic crash.

We understand that this is always a difficult time. Call our offices today at 225-766-1234 if you have lost a loved one in a car crash. 

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