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Recent bicycle crashes across Acadiana have resulted in critical injuries, fatalities
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ACADIANA (KLFY) -- In just under two weeks, there have been several bicycle crashes in Acadiana. Three were deadly while two others left people in critical condition.
When it comes to bicycle safety, Louisiana State Police said it's important for all road users to prioritize safety and awareness.
Safety tips to remember when traveling on a bicycle are: wear a helmet and reflective clothing, stay alert, and avoid biking while impaired. Bikers must also have specific light reflectors on their bikes, such as white headlights in front, red lights in rear, and side-mounted reflectors.
Here's a look at recent crashes in Acadiana:
Fatal crash in Eunice
Eunice police responded to a crash that involved a bicycle and a dump truck at the intersection of N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and E. Vine Avenue. The crash claimed the life of 60-year-old Kenneth Ceasor. Police said Ceasor was struck by the rear bumper of the truck when the driver attempted to back the vehicle into a private driveway. The crash remains under investigation.
Crashes in Jeff Davis Parish
A suspected hit-and-run crash resulted in the death of 28-year-old Chasity Rochelle early Tuesday, Sept. 10. Her body was found in a deep ditch on the south side of the Oil and Gas Park in Jennings by DOTD workers. Police said they are still looking for a suspect in this case.
On Sept. 20, 19-year-old Kaleb Istre died Friday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck. The crash happened on U.S. 90 in Jennings. The crash remains under investigation.
Cyclist injured in St. Landry Parish
A bicyclist was airlifted to a hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 18, after a crash near Lyn Robin Road. The crash happened on La. 686 around 7 p.m. The bicyclist sustained moderate injuries, according to state police.
Crash on Evangeline Thwy in Lafayette
According to the Lafayette Police Department, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Sunday, Sept. 22, on Evangeline Thwy.
Sgt. Robin Green said the bicyclist was attempting to cross the intersection of Mudd Avenue and Evangeline Thwy. when a vehicle hit the cyclist, resulting in the cyclist sustaining critical injuries.
Sgt. Green said patrol officers assist in accidents of all measures, however, the Lafayette Police Department's Traffic Unit tends to investigate accidents involving fatalities and critical injuries.
"When it comes to the traffic section, they will get called out for major accidents involving fatalities, which means that someone died as a result of the accident or any of the injuries sustained by the individuals that were involved in the accident all so severe they have the potential that they may die from those injuries," Green said.