The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed three-storm related deaths from yesterday’s severe weather, including a woman who was nine months pregnant. The fetus did not survive and is counted as the third storm related death. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office Sergeant Landon Groger says the double fatality occurred in Port Allen when a tree fell on a trailer in which she resided.
“Upon arrival, our deputies were able to rescue an adult male and a minor child out of that residence. However, sadly, an adult female did not survive,” Groger stated.
The woman has been identified as 31-year-old Kristin Brown of Port Allen.
Groger says there are multiple reports of trees and powerlines down.
“We spent several hours trying to remove large trees. Some of them were dead, but they were just large oak trees that had fallen across the roadway. That involved manpower and multiple volunteers with some machinery,” Groger said.
A wind gust of 83 miles per hour was reportedly recorded at the nearby Erwinville Community Center at that time. Groger says they are asking the public to stay off the roads in storm damaged areas.
“If you’re not working today, we ask that you just remain home. Let our first responders be able to do what they need to do to provide safety to everyone,” Groger implored.
The third storm related death occurred in St. Martin Parish. Officials say a female died in Cecilia after a camper rolled over because of high winds. The victim has been identified as Lydia Stegall, 24, of Bronson, Texas.
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