Troop B Troopers Investigating Two Separate Overnight Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
Avondale – On October 30, 2026, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Highway 90 near Homeplace Drive in Jefferson Parish. The crash claimed the life of a 30-year-old man from Marrero.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling east in the left lane of U.S. Hwy 90. At the same time, a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling west on U.S. Hwy 90 and attempting to turn left onto Homeplace Drive. For reasons still under investigation, the approaching Suzuki struck the right side of the Mitsubishi as it turned left.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a DOT-approved helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and four passengers in the Mitsubishi were properly restrained and sustained minor injuries. Routine toxicology samples were collected for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
New Orleans – On October 31, 2026, shortly before 1:00 a.m., Troopers began investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash on the Crescent City Connection Bridge (U.S. Highway 90 Business) near Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. The crash claimed the life of a 50-year-old man from New Orleans.
The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown disabled vehicle was stopped in the left westbound lane of the Crescent City Connection Bridge with its hazard lights on. A 2024 Nissan Sentra traveling west then came to a stop behind the disabled vehicle. At the same time, a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was approaching the stopped Nissan at a high rate of speed. For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle struck the rear of the Nissan.
The motorcyclist, who was wearing a non-DOT-approved helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Nissan was properly restrained and uninjured. The disabled vehicle left the scene before emergency responders arrived. Routine toxicology samples were collected for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the disabled vehicle that left the scene is encouraged to contact Louisiana State Police Troop B at (504) 471-2775. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at lsp.org by selecting the "Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity" link.
Contact Information:
Trooper Kyle Wagner
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop B
(504) 202-6900
[email protected]
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