| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7253 | 2021-11-08 | Troop I | Motorcyclist Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Lafayette Parish |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE November 8, 2021 Motorcyclist Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Lafayette Parish Lafayette Parish – At approximately 7:00 p.m. on November 7, 2021, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 westbound near mile marker 94 (between Scott and Duson). The crash took the life of 53-year-old James W. Romero of Scott. The initial investigation by State Police revealed Romero was driving a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle west on I-10 when, for unknown reasons, he rear-ended a 2014 GMC Terrain which was also traveling west on I-10. After impact, Romero was ejected from the motorcycle and the Terrain pulled onto the shoulder and stopped. Romero, who was wearing a DOT approved helmet at the time of the crash, died at the scene. The driver of the Terrain was properly restrained and not injured. Impairment is unknown on the part of Romero. The driver of the Terrain did submit a breath sample which indicated no alcohol present. This crash remains under investigation. Troopers encourage all motorcycle 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. Troop I has investigated 49 fatal crashes resulting in 59 deaths in 2021. Contact Information: | |||
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