LSP: Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash in St. Amant

The following is a news release from Louisiana State Police.

ST. AMANT, La. (WAFB) – Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on October 25, 2024, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a two-vehicle crash on LA 935, just east of LA 431 in Ascension Parish. The crash claimed the life of 51-year-old Rodney Michel of Saint Amant.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by Michel, was traveling westbound on LA 935 at a high rate of speed. At the same time, a 2002 Ford F-250 was traveling eastbound on LA 935. For reasons still under investigation, Michel lost control of his motorcycle, was ejected, landed in the eastbound lanes of travel on LA 935, and was then struck by the Ford.

Michel was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Ford was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was uninjured. Impairment is not a suspected factor in this crash, however, standard toxicology samples will be taken and submitted for analysis. This crash is still under investigation.

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