| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2748 | 2012-11-07 | Troop C | 14 Year Old Bicyclist Later Dies at Hospital from Injuries Sustained in Crash |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE November 7, 2012 14 Year Old Bicyclist Later Dies at Hospital from Injuries Sustained in Crash Louisiana State Police Troop C was notified yesterday afternoon that a 14 year old boy involved in a November 2nd crash on Country Estates Drive in Terrebonne Parish died from his injuries sustained in the crash. The investigation revealed that on November 2nd shortly after 6 PM, a bicycle was traveling westbound on Country Estates Drive in the westbound lane. The bicyclist was Logan Bergeron (W/M age 14) of Gray, LA. A 1998 Dodge Ram truck was traveling eastbound on Country Estates Drive. The Dodge was being driven by Stephen Pellegrin (W/M age 28) of Houma, LA. As the Dodge Ram approached, Bergeron entered the eastbound lane of Country Estates Drive and was struck. Pellegrin, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured in the crash. Bergeron, who was ejected from the bicycle, was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries that he later died from. Pellegrin submitted to a breath test and was found to be above the legal limit of .08g%. Pellegrin was arrested for DWI and further charges are pending. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving. While there have been fewer deaths associated with impaired driving in recent years, there is still much room for improvement. 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. According to Louisiana State Law, bicycles must travel in the same direction as traffic and obey all traffic laws. Bicycles must also have a lamp mounted on the front that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the front. They shall also have a lamp mounted on the rear that will emit either a flashing or steady red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear. Remember to wear bright and reflective clothing when walking or bicycling at night. Motorists that witness hazardous situations are urged to call *LSP (*577) and report that activity to the Louisiana State Police. Contact Information: Tpr. Evan Harrell Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop C Office- (985) 857-3680 Cell- (985) 855-0241 Evan.Harrell@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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