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3193 2020-03-21 Troop D Motorcyclist Killed in Jefferson Davis Parish Crash

TROOP D NEWS RELEASE
March 21, 2020


Motorcyclist Killed in Jefferson Davis Parish Crash

Roanoke, LA – On Friday, March 20, 2020, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a crash on US Highway 90 near West 8th Street in Jefferson Davis Parish. The crash claimed the life of 55-year-old Darren Lee Kebodeaux of Jennings, LA.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Kebodeaux was traveling west on US 90 and struck a deer. The impact caused Kebodeaux and his passenger, 39-year-old Mary Catherine Mayo of Erath, LA., to be ejected from the motorcycle. At some point after the initial crash, both riders were struck by a car.

Kebodeaux was and Mayo were transported from the scene with serious injuries. Kebodeaux was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Both were wearing DOT approved helmets at the time of the initial crash.

The driver of the car was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.

Toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers and will be submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

Troop D has investigated 6 fatal crashes resulting in 6 deaths in 2020.

Contact Information:
Trooper Derek Senegal
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section–Troop D
Office: (337) 491-2519
derek.senegal@la.gov

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