| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1696 | 2019-05-12 | Troop B | Motorcyclist Killed in St. John the Baptist Crash |
| TROOP B NEWS RELEASE May 12, 2019 Motorcyclist Killed in St. John the Baptist Crash LaPlace – Shortly before 4:30 pm on May 12, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash which occurred on US 61 at Cambridge Drive in St. John the Baptist Parish. The crash took the life of 47-year-old Clifton Campbell of LaPlace. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Campbell was riding a 2014 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on US 61. At the same time, 58-year-old Rodney Keller of Reserve was traveling southbound on US 61 in a 2002 Ford F-150. For reasons still under investigation, Keller turned left into the path of Campbell’s motorcycle. As a result, the motorcycle struck the pickup ejecting Campbell. Despite the fact that he was wearing a DOT approved helmet, Campbell was pronounced deceased on scene by the St. John Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment on his part is unknown at this time, but a toxicology sample will be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Impairment on the part of Keller is not suspected. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in motor vehicles. Making good choices such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, avoiding all distractions, and obeying all traffic laws can often mean the difference between life and death. While not all crashes are survivable, Troopers encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. For more information on the Louisiana Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program, visit http://www.lsp.org/motorcycle.html. Contact Information: | |||
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