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5933 2021-04-20 Troop G Motorcyclist Dies in Red River Parish Crash

TROOP G NEWS RELEASE
April 20, 2021

Motorcyclist Dies in Red River Parish Crash

Red River Parish – On April 20, 2021, shortly before 1:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a fatal crash on Elmo Road near US Hwy 71. The crash claimed the life of 41-year-old Preston Tilley of Coushatta.

The initial investigation by State Police revealed Tilley was traveling south on Elmo Road on a 1998 Harley Davison motorcycle. For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. This action ejected Tilley from the motorcycle.

Tilley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis.

The crash remains under investigation.

In 2021, Troop G has investigated three fatal crashes resulting in three 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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