ATV Driver Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Jefferson Davis Parish Crash (1)

TROOP D NEWS RELEASE

March 17, 2024

ATV Driver Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Jefferson Davis Parish Crash

Jennings – On March 17, 2024, shortly before 3:45 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash involving an ATV on Elton Drive just north of Koll Road in Jefferson Davis Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 57-year-old Terry L. LeJeune of Jennings.

The initial investigation revealed a 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher, driven by LeJeune, was traveling south on Koll Road. For unknown reasons, LeJeune lost control of the ATV, overturned, and was ejected from the ATV.

LeJeune sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

At approximately 4:41 p.m., Troop D was notified that LeJeune had succumbed to his injuries.

Louisiana State Police reminds the public that the use of go-karts, ATVs, and UTVs on roadways is illegal unless directly related to farming or other duties outlined by Louisiana Revised Statue 32:299. The law can be found by following this link: https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88237.

Troop D has investigated 2 fatal crashes resulting in 2 deaths in 2024.

Contact Information:

TFC Derek Senegal

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section

Office: (337) 491-2513

derek.senegal@la.gov