Patterson resident killed in Iberville crash

State police have identified the Patterson resident killed in a Thursday crash in Iberville Parish.
Killed was Sky Valenciano, 31, of Patterson.
Louisiana State Police Troop A answered the call shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday to a single-vehicle crash on La. 77 near Jase Street.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Valenciano was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer south on La. 77. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet exited the roadway to the left and struck a utility pole.
Valenciano was unrestrained and was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, state police said.
A front seat passenger in the Chevrolet was properly restrained and sustained only minor injuries. Impairment is not suspected at this time; however, a standard toxicology sample was taken and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers urge drivers to always make safe decisions behind the wheel: Never drive impaired, always wear a seat belt, and avoid distractions. Taking a few extra seconds to buckle up or slow down can be the difference between life and death, state police said.