A Slidell man riding a sportbike motorcycle was killed after crashing into the back of an 18-wheeler according to Louisiana State Police.
It happened Thursday shortly after 4:00 p.m. on I-12 near Airport Road in Slidell.
State police say 35-year-old Salvatore Adams was killed in the crash.
“The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as Adams was westbound on Interstate 12 on a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle. At the same time, a 2008 Freightliner 18-wheeler was westbound on Interstate 12. For reasons still under investigation, the Suzuki impacted the rear of the Freightliner’s trailer,” according to an LSP report.
Despite wearing a helmet, Adams sustained severe injuries in the crash. State police say at this time, speed is a contributing factor in the crash, and impairment is not suspected. The crash remains under investigation.