| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7334 | 2018-08-26 | Troop I | Motorcyclist Killed in Vermilion Parish Crash |
TROOP I NEWS RELEASE August 26, 2018 Motorcyclist Killed in Vermilion Parish Crash Maurice – Shortly before 9:00 pm on August 25, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on LA Hwy 167 at Placide Rd. in Vermilion Parish. The crash took the life of 39-year-old Timothy L. Sykes of Lafayette. The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 52-year-old Allana Herrelson of Cut Off was driving a 2018 Kia Soul southbound on LA Hwy 167. At the same time, Sykes was operating a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 motorcycle northbound on LA Hwy 167 approaching the intersection of Placide Rd. Herrelson attempted to turn left off of LA Hwy 167 to travel east on Placide Rd. As she did so, she pulled her vehicle into the path of the motorcycle. As a result the Yamaha struck passenger side door area of the Kia. Sykes sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office. Herrelson was properly restrained and was uninjured in the crash. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor for either driver, but toxicology samples were taken from both to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Herrelson was cited for LRS 32:123 – Stop signs and yield signs. This crash remains under investigation. Louisiana State Troopers would like to remind motorists of the importance of always making safe decisions behind the wheel. Please take a moment to speak with your loved ones about the importance of their safe decisions. Remind them to always wear a seatbelt, never drive impaired, obey all traffic laws, and to avoid distractions. The conversation could lead to helping prevent a serious crash. Contact Information: | |||
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