Victim identified in fatal crash
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 1:12pm
Police have released the identity of the man killed last week in a single-vehicle crash in Morgan City.
He was identified as Joseph Lee Martinez, 46, of Morgan City.
Police answered the call at 3:45 a.m. Sept. 28.
The preliminary investigation indicates Martinez’ vehicle lost control and left the roadway striking a utility pole on Egle Street near Shannon Street.
Martinez was transported to a local hospital, where he died.
The collision also caused a brief power outage in the immediate area.