| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2458 | 2017-12-30 | Troop C | Updated - Troopers Make an Arrest in Des Allemends Hit and Run Fatality |
| TROOP C NEWS RELEASE December 30, 2017 Updated - Troopers Make an Arrest in Des Allemends Hit and Run Fatality Des Allemends – Troopers have made an arrest in the fatal hit and run crash that took the life of Michael Atkinson early this morning. Through investigative methods, Troopers located the suspect vehicle, a 2002 GMC Envoy. The registered owner, 29 year old Juan Lujan of Luling, LA, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run driving, improper lane usage, no driver’s license, and falsified inspection sticker. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. Original release – Shortly after 12:00 am this morning, Troopers with Troop C responded to a fatal hit and run crash involving a bicyclist on US 90 just east of Cypress Drive. The crash took the life of 60 year old Michael Atkinson of Des Allemends. The preliminary investigation revealed Atkinson was traveling east on the shoulder of US 90 eastbound near the right edge of the roadway. He was riding on a Roadmaster bicycle when he was struck from behind by an unknown eastbound vehicle that drifted onto the shoulder. Atkinson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. It is unknown if impairment played a part in this crash and Troopers are currently following leads from evidence collected at the scene. They believe the vehicle involved is a GM vehicle, possibly a GMC Envoy, and damage should be to the front of the vehicle. The color is unknown. If you have information related to the crash, the vehicle, or who was driving, please contact Louisiana State Police Troop C at (985) 857-3680. Contact Information: TFC Jesse LaGrange Louisiana State Police Troop C Public Affairs Office: (985) 857-3680 jesse.lagrange@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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