ASSUMPTION PARISH, La. — Louisiana State Police released a statement thanking two "good Samaritans" for saving a family from drowning when their car got submerged off of LA Highway 182 in Assumption Parish on Wednesday afternoon.
LSP said that the family's car was traveling east on LA Highway 182 when it traveled off the roadway to the right and became submerged in water in a nearby canal.
According to the press release, the car's occupants were unable to open the doors and exit due to the mud and marsh.
Jeff Lapeyrouse of Bourg had seen the crash and pulled over to help. Chase Dupre of Chauvin did the same thing.
Both men entered the water and managed to open one of the doors and worked together to safely remove the driver and three passengers.
The press release said that only minor injuries were reported.
"Louisiana State Police Troop C is thankful for both of these men who selflessly entered a dangerous situation to help save the lives of many.," the release said.
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