| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7899 | 2016-02-13 | Troop L | Hammond Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash |
TROOP L - NEWS RELEASE February 13, 2016 Hammond Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash Tangipahoa Parish – This morning, Louisiana State Police Troop L investigated a fatal crash on the I-55 East Service Road at mile post 28.4. The crash involved a motorcycle and claimed the life of 24 year-old Charlie Carner of Hammond, LA. Preliminary investigation revealed that Carner was driving a 1986 Honda Rebel motorcycle south on the I-55 East Service Road and for unknown reasons, the motorcycle drifted off the road to the right in a curve. The motorcycle traveled down a grass embankment and struck the I-55 north guardrail support beam. Carner was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead on the scene. Carner was wearing a DOT approved helmet. Impairment is unknown at this time and toxicology tests are pending an autopsy. The crash remains under investigation. Troopers remind motorists to always be aware of your surroundings when traveling on the road. Motorcyclists must wear a proper US D.O.T. helmet when operating their motorcycle on Louisiana roadways. Although not all crashes are survivable, properly utilizing safety equipment like approved motorcycle helmets and seatbelts decrease your risk of serious injury or death. If you witness a hazardous situation or possible impaired driver, please dial *LSP (*577) and you will be directed to the nearest Troop to report that activity. Contact Information: TFC Melissa Matey Louisiana State Police – Troop B Public Affairs Section Office: (504) 471-2780 Melissa.matey@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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