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4725 2011-02-22 Troop E Motorcyclist Killed In Rapides Parish Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release
Date: February 21, 2011

Motorcyclist Killed In Rapides Parish Crash

Earlier this evening, a single vehicle crash killed a man from Glenmora, LA.

Troopers responded to the crash around 8:20 pm, which occurred on Glass Road near East River Road. The crash involved a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Kenneth D. Turnage (W/M 31 yrs). The Harley Davidson was north bound on Glass Road when Turnage lost control and exited the left side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with a tree.

Turnage was not wearing a helmet and was ejected. He was pronounced dead.

Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation.

Troop E troopers have investigated nine fatal crashes for the year of 2011, resulting in ten fatalities.

Contact:
S/T Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Troop E Public Affairs
Office: (318) 769-9USA (872)
www.lsp.org
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