| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 556 | 2018-06-30 | Troop A | Driver Arrested after Fatal Crash involving Bicyclists in West Feliciana Parish |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE June 30, 2018 Driver Arrested after Fatal Crash involving Bicyclists in West Feliciana Parish St. Francisville – At approximately 11:30 am on June 30, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving two bicyclist on LA 66 west of US 61 in West Feliciana Parish. The crash took the life of 61-year-old Anthony “Buddy” Amoroso of Baton Rouge. The crash also resulted in the arrest of 21-year-old Nicholas Alexander of Lafayette. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Amoroso and 71-year-old Thomas Clement of St. Gabriel were riding their bicycles eastbound on LA 66. Amoroso and Clement were traveling single file in the eastbound lane of LA 66 when Alexander failed to reduce his speed and move over. Amoroso and Clement were both struck from behind by Alexander’s 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. Amoroso sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the West Feliciana Parish Coroner’s Office. Clement sustained serious injuries and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Amoroso and Clement were both wearing helmets and proper biking attire. Alexander was not injured and placed under arrest by Troopers. He was booked into the West Feliciana Parish Jail for Negligent Homicide, Negligent Injuring, and Limitations on Passing Bicycles. Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that they should remain alert at all times and remember the three foot rule when passing bicycles. Louisiana law does permit a motorist to pass a bicycle in a no passing zone only when it is safe to do so. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired and avoiding all distractions can often mean the difference between life and death. Bicyclists should never assume that a motorist can see them. Simple precautions such as wearing an approved bicycle helmet, reflective materials, and avoiding distractions are key to preventing crashes. Louisiana law requires bicyclists to remain as close to the right of side of the roadway as possible and obey all traffic laws.
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