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2070 2011-05-15 Troop B Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Bernard Parish
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP B- NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: May 15, 2011
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in St. Bernard Parish

Troop B – This morning, shortly after midnight, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 46 (St. Bernard Highway) at Gibbs Drive in Chalmette, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle, driven by Justin P. Hanna (W/M, age 21) of Chalmette, LA, was traveling east on LA 46 at a high rate of speed, approaching Gibbs Drive, where traffic was stopped at a red signal light. As Hanna applied the motorcycle’s brakes, he lost control of the motorcycle and was ejected. Hanna’s body struck a 2003 Nissan 350, driven by Ryan Ajan (W/M, age 27) of Meraux, LA, who was stopped at the red signal light. Hanna was pronounced dead on the scene. Speed is a factor of the crash and impairment is unknown, pending an autopsy. Hanna was wearing a DOT approved helmet at the time of the crash.

This is the 10th fatal crash that Troop B has investigated since January 1. 2011.

Contact Information:

Trooper Melissa Matey
Public Affairs Unit
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2780
melissa.matey@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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