Wreck on 49 early this mourning

Did anyone hear about the wreck on 49. A man was killed in a head on collison. The other person involved in the wreck left the seen walking. Does anyone have any info about any of these people.

Sally wrote:

Did anyone hear about the wreck on 49. A man was killed in a head on collison. The other person involved in the wreck left the seen walking. Does anyone have any info about any of these people.

The man killed was Rodney Lacour

I know him that is so sad. My heart goes out to his family. He was a really nice guy.

Is he related to Anthony Lacour?

No, he grew up in Chicago and moved here about 10 years ago. The reason why I know this is because I know his daughter. He is married to Cynthia from Natchez. I think they spell their name "LeCoure" because thats how they spell it when you come from Chicago.

i really hate to hear this i know him and his family. my thoughts and prayers are with his family. does anyone know how the wreck happened?

The man that ran off was driving on the wrong side of the road.

Did they catch the guy that ran off?

I don't know but I hope he gets caught cause that is just wrong.

He turned himself in this morning.

Does anyone know who he was?

I am so shocked by this, both vechicles caught on fire one man was able to walk away. I wonder if he even tried to help Mr. LeCoure.

http://www.dps.state.la.us/lspnewsr.nsf/d1837...

News Release
Date: March 26, 2008
Fatal Crash In Rapides Parish

On Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 11:49 pm, Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a fatal crash involving two vehicles. The crash occurred on I-49, milepost 106.6, in Rapides Parish.

The crash involved a 1997 Ford F150, driven by Mr. Terence Jon Thompson (W/M 35 yrs) of Montgomery, LA and a 1996 Geo Metro, driven by Mr. Rodney A. Lecoure (B/M 45 yrs) of Natchitoches, LA. The Ford F150 was south bound, on I-49, in the north bound lanes when it collided with the Geo. After the collision both vehicles became engulfed in flames.

Mr. Thompson fled on foot after the collision, but was captured and arrested by Troopers after a motorist phoned Troop E and advised a white male was standing near the tree line at milepost 107.0 on I-49. The arrest occurred at approximately 7:20 am (3/26/08). He was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center and charged with Vehicular Homicide, DWI 3rd, Hit and Run Driving, Driving the Wrong Way on a One Way Road, and Driving Under Suspension. Mr. Thompson also had two outstanding warrants, through Natchitoches Parish, for Simple Burglary and Unauthorized Use of a Moveable.

Mr. Lecoure was pronounced dead at the scene.

Routine toxicology tests are pending.

Rapides Parish Coroner's Office will conduct an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.

Troop E Troopers have investigated a total of 12 fatal crashes for the year of 2008, resulting in 12 fatalities. Two of the 12 fatalities have involved pedestrians. Eight of the 10 fatal crashes (vehicle only) have involved unrestrained motorists/occupants. Seatbelt use is unknown in one fatal crash.

Prayers and condolences to the families of the involved.

This is such a sad story. My heart goes out to all of Rodney Lecoure's family.

Vern here! Should have never happend,he should have been in jail after the second and also for the outstanding warrants.

Vernon wrote:

Vern here! Should have never happend,he should have been in jail after the second and also for the outstanding warrants.

I totally feel the same way.

Our prayers go out to his family.