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Bicyclist killed in hit and run crash on Jefferson Hwy

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Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that killed a bicyclist.

According to LSP, it happened shortly after 10:30 p.m.
Monday night on Jefferson Highway near Iris Avenue in Jefferson Parish.


“The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as the bicyclist was traveling northbound on the Mississippi Levee and attempted to cross LA Hwy 611-1,” State Police said in a statement. “At the same time, an unidentified vehicle was traveling westbound on LA Hwy 611-1 and struck the bicyclist. After striking the bicyclist, the driver fled the crash scene.”

EMS pronounced the bicyclist dead at the scene. State Police have not yet released the name of the bicyclist killed.

Troopers are now asking for your assistance in locating the hit and run vehicle and driver.  Troopers urge anyone with any information regarding this crash to contact Louisiana State Police Troop B at 504-471-2775.