Motorcyclist fatally struck in two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish

LAFOURCHE PARISH, La (WGNO) — A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, Feb. 15 in Lafourche Parish.

Officials with the Louisiana State Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that 52-year-old Tony Mire, of Thibodaux, was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 308 while riding a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle around 6 a.m.

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At the same time, a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 was traveling north. Troopers said for reasons still under investigation, Mire failed to yield to approaching traffic, turned left to enter the onramp of U.S. Highway 90 East, crossed into the path of the Chevrolet, and was struck.

Mire suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Routine toxicology samples were collected from Mire. Troopers said the driver of the Chevrolet voluntarily submitted a beath sample and was determined to not be impaired.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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