| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2777 | 2012-07-08 | Troop C | Bicyclist Killed in Hit and Run Fatality |
TROOP C - NEWS RELEASE July 8, 2012 Bicyclist Killed in Hit and Run Fatality Shortly after 12 AM this morning, Louisiana State Police Troop C investigated a hit and run fatality on LA 308 in Lafourche Parish. The investigation revealed that a bicycle was traveling northbound on LA 308 just outside the Thibodaux City limits in the southbound lane. The bicycle was being operated by Ethen Miller (W/M age 22) of Thibodaux, LA. A 2010 Jeep Wrangler was traveling southbound on LA 308, when it struck the bicycle. The Wrangler was being driven by Brent Tauzin (W/M age 40) of Thibodaux, LA. Witnesses stated that the Wrangler stopped after it struck the bicycle, and then it left the scene. Miller, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office. After further investigation, the Wrangler was located at Tauzin’s residence. Tauzin, who was wearing a seat belt, was not injured in the crash and was placed under arrest. Tauzin submitted to a breath test with a result of .194g%, which is more than double the legal limit of .08g%. Tauzin was arrested for Vehicular Homicide, Hit and Run, and Improper Lane Usage. 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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