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2280 2014-09-23 Troop C Two Vehicle Crash on US 90 Claims the Life of a Plaquemine Man

TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE
September 23, 2014

Two Vehicle Crash on US 90 Claims the Life of a Plaquemine Man

Raceland, LA- Shortly before 7:00 pm yesterday evening, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a fatal crash that involved two vehicles on US 90 in Lafourche Parish. The crash took the life of 33 year old Kendrick Johnson of Plaquemine, LA.

The investigation revealed that a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling east on US 90 in the right lane, at mile post 206, in Raceland, LA. The Silverado was being driven by Jervier Maxwell (B/M age 46) of Houma, LA. At the same time, a 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R motorcycle was traveling east on US 90 in the left lane just behind the Silverado. The motorcycle was being driven by Kendrick Johnson (B/M age 33) of Plaquemine, LA. As the Silverado approached an emergency vehicle turn around section in the US 90 median, it made a left turn from the right lane of US 90. The motorcycle in the left lane of US 90 attempted to stop, but struck the rear of the Silverado. After the impact, Johnson was ejected from his motorcycle and later pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Coroner’s Office. Maxwell, who was wearing his seat belt, was not injured in the crash. Johnson was wearing a proper DOT helmet at the time of the crash.

Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. Routine toxicology tests are pending for Johnson. Maxwell submitted to a breath test and was cleared of any alcohol involvement. This crash remains under investigation.


Emergency turn around sections in the road should only be utilized by proper emergency personnel. Such turn around sections are clearly marked by signs indicating “emergency personnel only”. Drivers are reminded to continue to the next available off ramp to make the appropriate change in direction. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night. Taking the time to buckle up every trip and every time is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.



Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police.

Contact Information:

Tfc. Evan Harrell
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop C
Office- (985) 857-3680
Cell- (985) 855-0241
Evan.Harrell@la.gov
www.LSP.org
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