Trooper Hung Nguyen Le
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 30, 1998

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 19, 1998
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Several traffic violations

Trooper Hung Le succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident on May 19, 1998. Trooper Le received burns to over seventy percent of his body, lung and heart damage. His patrol car was struck from behind as he was stopped behind a construction crew, blocking traffic, on I-55. His emergency lights were activated when the accident occurred. The patrol car was pushed into the construction zone and burst into flames. Construction workers and passersby were able to pull him from the wreckage and he was taken to a burn unit in Houston, Texas. The driver has been charged with careless operation, not wearing glasses, and negligent injury.