Crash Report – LA-44 & LA-54,
Garyville, LA
Report ID: 2024 April 15
NCIC#: Unknown
OFFICER ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Motorcycle
Traffic Unit 2: Semi-truck
Occupants: 2
Injuries/Fatalities: Yes
Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes
Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown
Road Surface Condition: Unknown
Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Angle
Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A
Narrative
GARYVILLE, LA – A 32-year-old motorcyclist died Monday after colliding with an 18-wheeler along the highway in Garyville.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. at the intersection of LA-44 and LA-54, which is southwest of Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School.
Police say that a southbound semi failed to yield appropriately at the intersection and pulled out in front of a westbound motorcycle while turning left. The motorcycle struck the rear side of the truck, and the unrestrained motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the victim as Frankie Credido.
A full investigation is underway.
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