| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 526 | 2018-12-08 | Troop A | Motorcyclist Killed in Livingston Parish Crash |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE Motorcyclist Killed in Livingston Parish Crash Livingston Parish – Shortly after 5:30 pm on December 7, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a two vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on LA Hwy 64 west of LA Hwy 1019 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 34-year-old Matthew D. Wheat of Denham Springs. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Wheat was riding a 2001 Honda motorcycle southbound on LA Hwy 1019 approaching LA Hwy 64. At the same time, 63-year-old Wayne Grunewald of Zachary was stopped in eastbound traffic on LA Hwy 64 in a 2016 Honda CRV. As Wheat merged onto LA Hwy 64 to travel westbound, Grunewald turned left into the path of the motorcycle. As a result the motorcycle struck the CRV on the right side. Wheat suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported from the scene to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge where he succumbed to those injuries. Impairment on his part is unknown at this time, but a toxicology sample will be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Grunewald was properly restrained and was uninjured, and impairment is not suspected. He was cited for LRS 32:104 - Turning movements and required signals. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Making good choices such as never driving while impaired, always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained, avoiding all distractions, and obeying all traffic laws can often mean the difference between life and death. While not all crashes are survivable, Troopers encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. For more information on the Louisiana Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program, visit http://www.lsp.org/motorcycle.html. Contact Information: | |||
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