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5158 2021-05-27 Troop F Motorcyclist Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash

TROOP F NEWS RELEASE
May 27, 2021

Motorcyclist Killed in Ouachita Parish Crash

Calhoun – On May 26, 2021, shortly before 5:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop F responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 151 just south US Hwy 80. This crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Shane Rieger of Calhoun.

The initial investigation revealed a 2014 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by Rieger, was traveling north on LA Hwy 151 and had entered a slight right hand curve. For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle failed to negotiate the curve and traveled across the center line into the path of a 2010 Ford Explorer. After impact, the motorcycle overturned ejecting Rieger.

Rieger was wearing an approved DOT helmet. The driver of the Explorer, who was restrained, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.

In 2021, Troop F has investigated 22 fatal crashes resulting in 25 deaths.

Contact Information:
M/T Michael Reichardt
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
michael.reichardt@la.gov

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