Opelousas Bicyclist Struck and Killed
(Opelousas, LA) - Officials with the Opelousas Police Department were called out to a crash Saturday evening involving a vehicle and a bicyclist, according to KATC.
What Led to a Fatal Bicycle Crash in Opelousas
Officers responded to the intersection of Bullard Street and Pujo Street. When arriving around 5:30 p.m., a bicyclist had been hit by a vehicle. Officials say the bicyclist was on Pujo, trying to cross to Bullard.
The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
What Is Known About a Fatal Opelousas Bicycle Crash
Officials will continue to investigate the crash, but preliminary information indicates that the bicyclist drove into the southbound lane of Bullard, and that's when the crash happened.
According to the report, the driver was not impaired and is not considered to be at fault for the crash.
Investigaiton into Fatal Bicycle Crash in Opelousas Is Ongoing
Officials say toxicology tests on the bicyclist are still pending, and the investigation is ongoing.
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