Boutte – At 3 a.m. this morning, Troopers with Troop B responded to a single vehicle fatality crash which occurred on I-310 southbound near LA 3127 in St. Charles Parish. The crash took the life of 29-year-old Alexis Martindale of Boutte.

The preliminary investigation revealed Martindale was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Pick-up truck southbound on I-310 near LA 3127. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet traveled off the roadway to the right, overturned and became submerged in a canal. Martindale was subsequently extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Impairment on the part of Martindale is unknown. Seatbelt usage is currently unknown and toxicology tests will be performed during an autopsy. This crash remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time.

When motorists follow the simple rules of the road, such as using a seat belt properly, driving sober, avoiding distractions and obeying speed limits, and not driving faster than road conditions allow, they can greatly reduce their chances of being involved in motor vehicle crashes. Crashes are preventable and one bad decision behind the wheel can alter many lives. Please be responsible, follow the laws and drive safely!