A teen is dead after a pick up truck crashes into the dirt bike he was driving.
The crash happened on LA 23 near Buras on Friday September 24 shortly after 8:00 pm. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 17-year-old Eden Serpas of Buras.
Louisiana State Police say Serpas was driving a 2003 Honda dirt bike south on LA 23 in the left lane. At the same time, a 2019 Ram pickup was also traveling south on LA 23 in the left lane as the truck approached the dirt bike.
“The area of the crash had low lighting and the dirt bike did not have a headlamp or tail lamp illuminated,” according to Louisiana State Police. “The Ram struck the rear of the dirt bike, causing Serpas to be ejected. Serpas was not wearing a helmet during the crash and was wearing dark clothing. She suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.”
Serpas died of his injuries on Sept. 26. The driver of the truck was not injured.
Toxicology reports are pending but police say they do not suspect impairment was involved.




