Driver flees hit-and-run, dies in separate accident
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MONTEGUT — A Montegut man died Sunday in a single vehicle crash in Terrebonne Parish while fleeing from a separate hit-and-run, which had occurred minutes earlier.
Brian Pinell, 47, was driving a 1994 BMW 318 at 9 p.m. south on Aragon Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign at its intersection with La 58, according to a State Police Troop C new release.
Pinell’s BMW struck a westbound 2006 Ford Econoline van being driven by Robert Cobill, 35, of Chauvin.
After hitting the van, Pinell fled north on Aragon Road with no headlights, lost control in a curve to the left, then drove off the road to the right, where his car hit a culvert.
Pinell’s vehicle rolled over and Pinell — who was not wearing a seat belt — was ejected, State Police said.
Pinell, the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the at the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office.
Cobill was not injured in the initial collision;, two passengers, children ages 8 and 10 years, were transported to Terrebonne General by Acadian Ambulance with minor injuries.
State Police said alcohol is suspected on the part of Pinell.
The Coroner’s Office will perform a toxicology test.
Brian Pinell, 47, was driving a 1994 BMW 318 at 9 p.m. south on Aragon Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign at its intersection with La 58, according to a State Police Troop C new release.
Pinell’s BMW struck a westbound 2006 Ford Econoline van being driven by Robert Cobill, 35, of Chauvin.
After hitting the van, Pinell fled north on Aragon Road with no headlights, lost control in a curve to the left, then drove off the road to the right, where his car hit a culvert.
Pinell’s vehicle rolled over and Pinell — who was not wearing a seat belt — was ejected, State Police said.
Pinell, the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the at the scene by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner’s Office.
Cobill was not injured in the initial collision;, two passengers, children ages 8 and 10 years, were transported to Terrebonne General by Acadian Ambulance with minor injuries.
State Police said alcohol is suspected on the part of Pinell.
The Coroner’s Office will perform a toxicology test.
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