Louisiana State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
Troopers say the crash happened Thursday, June 10, on Pumpkin Center Road near Interstate 12 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 75-year-old Robert Smith of Hammond, Louisiana.
An LSP report says, “The initial investigation revealed that Smith was traveling northbound on LA 1249 on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle. At the same time, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was stopped in the northbound lane of LA 1249, due to traffic congestion. For reasons still under investigation, Smith’s motorcycle crashed into the back of the Chevrolet Silverado.”
Smith was not wearing an approved DOT helmet and sustained severe injuries in the crash.
He was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was not injured in the crash.
As part of the ongoing investigation, troopers obtained toxicology samples from both drivers for analysis. The crash remains under investigation.
