Crash Report – NW Evangeline Thruway near Chalmette Dr.,
Lafayette, LA
Report ID: 2024 April 24
NCIC#: Unknown
OFFICER ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 2
Occupants: At least 1 in the vehicle; 1 cyclist
Injuries/Fatalities: Yes
Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown
Property Damage (other than vehicles): Damage to bike
Road Surface Condition: Unknown
Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Head-on
Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A
Narrative
LAFAYETTE, LA – A bicyclist sustained critical injuries Wednesday night in a collision along the highway in eastern Lafayette Parish.
The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on the southbound side of Northwest Evangeline Thruway near the intersection with Chalmette Drive.
The investigation thus far indicates that a southbound vehicle hit a man who was attempting to cross the highway on his bicycle.
Medics transported the cyclist to the hospital with critical injuries.
Officials closed the southbound side of the highway while emergency teams attended to the victim and crews worked to clear the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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