| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 642 | 2019-06-29 | Troop A | Motorcyclist Dies in Livingston Parish Crash |
| TROOP A NEWS RELEASE June 29 2019 Motorcyclist Dies in Livingston Parish Crash Denham Springs – Shortly after midnight on June 29, 2019, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on LA Hwy 1026 (Lockhart Rd.) west of LA Hwy 1030 (Cockerham Rd.) in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 44-year-old Jason Vidrine of Crowley. The initial investigation revealed that an on-duty Trooper observed two motorcycles speeding on LA Hwy 64 near LA Hwy 1019. The Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, Vidrine and a second motorcyclist refused to stop and fled eastbound on LA Hwy 64. The motorcyclists crossed LA Hwy 16 and entered the roundabout on LA Hwy 1026 at LA Hwy 1030. The unknown motorcyclist fled north on Linder Rd. Vidrine circled the roundabout and returned westbound on LA Hwy 1026. Vidrine crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by an on-duty Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy. Vidrine sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown, but a toxicology sample was taken from him for analysis. The deputy was properly restrained and sustained minor injuries. Impairment is not suspected on the part of the deputy, but a routine toxicology sample was taken for analysis. This remains an active investigation, and there is no further information at this time. Troopers are seeking the identity of the second motorcyclist. Anyone that may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop A at 225-754-8500, or their local law enforcement agency. Contact Information: | |||
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