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7849 2011-05-08 Troop I Iota Man Dies in Two Vehicle Crash
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

Troop I Press Release
For Immediate Release

May 8, 2011


Iota Man Dies in Two Vehicle Crash

Acadia Parish- Last night, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a two vehicle crash on LA 91 near Regan Road. The crash claimed the life of an Iota man.

According to investigating troopers, on May 7, 2011, at 10:22 p.m., 50-year-old Joseph Miller of Iota, LA, was driving north on LA 91 on a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Miller was riding next to 53-year-old Joseph Reed of Iota, LA, who was driving a 1987 Honda motorcycle. While both riders were negotiating a right curve, they collided with each other. Evidence gathered at the scene indicates the crash occurred due to the riders traveling next to each other while attempting to negotiate the curve.

Miller was pronounced dead at the scene by the Acadia Parish Coroner. Reed was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Reed was arrested last night for DWI 1st offense and will be booked when he is released from the hospital. Toxicology samples were obtained on both drivers and have been submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

For More Information Contact:

Tpr. Stephen Hammons
Louisiana State Police
Troop I- Public Affairs
337-262-1917
Stephen.hammons@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org

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