Louisiana State Police News Release
Date Posted: 02/18/2006
Troop B
Motorcycle Fatality in Jefferson Parish
NEWS RELEASE
Louisiana State Police
Troop – B
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 18th, 2006
Motorcycle Fatality in Jefferson Parish
On Saturday, February 18th, 2006 at 2:23 am Louisiana State Police, Troop B investigated a single vehicle fatality crash at LA 48 (Jefferson Hwy) and Upstream Street. The crash involved a 2006 Suzuki, GRS 1000 sport motorcycle, operated by Mr. Ricky Lee Villers (W/M, 21 yoa), of River Ridge. The Suzuki motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed westbound on Jefferson Hwy and failed to negotiate the curve in the roadway. The motorcycle then left the right side of the roadway striking the front of the Taco Bell building at the intersection of Jefferson Hwy and Upstream Street. The motorcycle then penetrated the front of the building and exited the west side of the building. Mr. Villers suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Speed is a factor in the crash. It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. There was no evidence on the scene which revealed if the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
TFC Steve Volante is continuing his investigation.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT TFC JOSEPH PIGLIA BY PAGER AT (504) 437-6997
|