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378 2020-05-06 Troop A Motorcyclist Dies in Livingston Parish Crash
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
May 6, 2020

Motorcyclist Dies in Livingston Parish Crash

Denham Springs – Shortly before 10:30 pm on May 5, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on LA Hwy 64 (Magnolia Beach Rd.) east of LA Hwy 1019 in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of 57-year-old Daniel Ferguson of Pride.

The preliminary investigation revealed the crash occurred as Ferguson was traveling westbound on LA Hwy 64 on a 2009 Harley Davidson. For reasons still under investigation, Ferguson failed to negotiate a curve and exited the roadway to the right. After exiting the roadway, the Harley Davison overturned and struck a ditch.

Despite the fact he was wearing a DOT approved helmet, Ferguson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. Impairment is suspected, and a toxicology sample was obtained from Ferguson for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. These courses teach safe riding practices and help you apply safe riding strategies that can help reduce your chance of injury should a crash occur. Making good choices while riding a motorcycle, such as never driving while impaired and obeying all traffic laws, can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
TFC Taylor J. Scrantz
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office: (225) 754-8524
taylor.scrantz@la.gov

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