Washington Parish Man Arrested After Fatal Crash During Police Chase
WASHINGTION PARISH, LA — April 27, 2023 — Louisiana State Police have arrested a 19-year-old man following a traffic violation that turned deadly.
According to authorities, Daniel Allen Teoulet was signaled to pull over but fled the scene, resulting in a crash that killed his passenger, 16-year-old Destiny Matran. The incident took place shortly after Teoulet attempted to evade law enforcement.
Teoulet faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, aggravated flight from officers, and reckless operation of a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released.
Emergency services responded to the crash, but Matran was pronounced dead at the scene. The roadway remains under investigation with potential lane closures expected.