Louisiana State Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal car crash in Washington Parish that killed a 16-year-old girl.
Arrest Details
Daniel Allen Teoulet, 19, was taken into custody on Friday, May 29, and booked into the Washington Parish Jail.
The Crash
The crash occurred on Monday, April 27, when Teoulet was driving a 2004 Nissan 350Z and reportedly refused to stop for a traffic violation. He attempted to flee from the Bogalusa Police Department. During the chase, the vehicle went off the road and collided with a utility pole.
Victim and Injuries
Destiny M. Matran, a 16-year-old passenger in the car, was killed in the crash. Teoulet was seriously injured. Investigators determined that Teoulet’s actions while evading police directly contributed to Matran’s death.
Charges
Teoulet faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation of a vehicle, failure to wear a seatbelt, and several traffic violations. The crash remains under investigation by Louisiana State Police.
