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| 6485 | 2016-02-28 | Statewide | Motorcyclists Die in Two Separate Crashes Saturday Afternoon |
| REGION I NEWS RELEASE February 28, 2016 Motorcyclists Die in Two Separate Crashes Saturday Afternoon Two people are dead following two separate motorcycle crashes less than 3 hours apart yesterday afternoon. The first crash was a single vehicle crash that occurred in West Baton Rouge Parish at approximately 2:30 pm. The second crash was a two vehicle crash that occurred in St. Martin Parish at approximately 5:00 pm. West Baton Rouge Parish – Shortly after 2:30 pm on February 27, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on LA 1 near the intersection of LA 987-1 near Port Allen, LA. The crash took the life of 30 year old Lauren Brocato of Metairie, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Brocato was operating her 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on LA 1. Brocato failed to negotiate a left hand curve and ran off the right side of the roadway. Brocato continued off the right side of the roadway and struck one of the Old Mississippi River Bridge support columns. Brocato suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased. St. Martin Parish – At approximately 5:00 pm on February 27, 2016, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatality crash that occurred on LA 182 near LA 92 in St. Martin Parish. The crash took the life of 49 year old Robert Jackson of New Iberia, LA. The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Jackson was operating his 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on LA 182. At the same time, 24 year old Allyson O’Brien was traveling eastbound on LA 182 in a 1999 Oldsmobile Delta 88. O’Brien was stopped in the eastbound lane of LA 182 waiting to make a left turn into a private drive. For unknown reasons, Jackson began braking and his motorcycle crashed in the eastbound lane. Jackson was ejected from the motorcycle as it crashed into the rear of O’Brien’s vehicle. Jackson suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to Lourdes Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. In 2015, motorcyclists were involved in 1,951 crashes across the state resulting in 80 fatalities. Louisiana State Troopers would like to encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. These course educate riders on safe riding practices including: being visible, dressing for safety, applying effective riding strategies, and understanding the capabilities and limitations of your bike. During the program’s hands-on training exercises, motorcyclists are taught to apply these safety practices to not only avoid being involved in a crash but to greatly reduce the chance of injury should a crash occur. 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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