| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 899 | 2008-06-24 | Troop A | Bicyclist Dies Attemtping to Cross Interstate 10 (Update) |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent TROOP A- NEWS RELEASE Bicyclist Dies Attempting to Cross Interstate 10 (Update) On Saturday, June 21, 2008, Louisiana State Police – Troop A began investigating a fatality involving a bicyclist. The fatality occurred on Interstate 10 east of LA Hwy 73 in Ascension Parish. While conducting the investigation, troopers were not able to obtain a positive identification for the deceased; therefore, State Police Crime Laboratory was called to the scene to assist with the identification. On Sunday, June 22, 2008, the bicyclist was identified as Clyde D. Selders (Male/Age 48) of Baton Rouge, LA. On Monday, June 23, 2008, troopers made notification to Mr. Selders’ next of kin. He was not wearing a bike helmet and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. Mr. Selders died after riding his bicycle across Interstate 10 (from the right shoulder towards the median) into oncoming traffic. Drivers traveling east on Interstate 10, attempted to avoid Mr. Selders by applying their brakes. The driver of a Mercedes Benz, Aubrey Miller (Female/Age 21) of Lafayette, LA, observed vehicles in front her swerving in the road. Ms. Miller then applied her brakes, traveled towards the median and struck Mr. Selders. Mr. Selders was ejected from his bicycle and the Mercedes Benz came to rest on the right shoulder of the Interstate. The Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office pronounced Mr. Selders dead at the scene. Ms. Miller was not injured and refused medical attention. She was wearing a seat belt and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in this crash. For more information contact: S/T Johnnie L. Brown, Jr. Public Affairs Unit Louisiana State Police – Troop A Office: (225) 754-8524 johnnie.brown@dps.la.gov www.lsp.org | |||
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