Change For Elia

03/28/2019

Maybe if every Police Department participated in EVOC on a regular basis, the tragedy of Elia’s death could have been prevented.

03/15/2019

Nothing changes if nothing changes! Please contact your Louisiana State Representative to demand change be made to the Louisiana Police Department policy and procedures as well as accountability policies regarding emergency vehicle operations.

03/13/2019

?

03/07/2019

One year ago today on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, the Smith family's lives were changed forever. After leaving a routine check up, a then 18 week pregnant Mallory and her husband, were struck by a police vehicle responding to an emergency situation. Mallory and Andrew lost their unborn daughter, Elia, as a result of the collision. We cannot bring Elia back, but we can make a change for her.

03/05/2019

Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! While out enjoying today, please remember to stay safe! According to KPLC, in 2009, Mardi Gras ranked as the deadliest holiday period in Louisiana with 22 people killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes.

03/01/2019

Now we have to worry about pursuits ending in vehicles crashing into homes? Check out this article from Chicago!

Emergency responders in Hammond, Indiana, were on the scene of a fatal crash that some neighbors say may have started as a high-speed police chase.

02/26/2019

together to make a change!

02/21/2019

Have you contacted your local representative and demanded a change? There is a list of representatives and phone numbers pined to the top of our page!

02/18/2019

? 4,500 ambulance accidents occur per year.

02/16/2019

It is not rare to see a police car use its emergency lights to speed through a red light. How often do you see this in Lake Charles? Weekly? Monthly? Daily? Let us know below!

02/13/2019

Take your chance and make a change! Elia deserves justices! Have you contacted your local representatives?