Louisiana

John Leblanc Killed in Accident at Hwy 182 in St Martin Parish, LA

Published on: May 16, 2023

Date of Accident
May 1, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 182, Lafayette, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist at Hwy 182 in St Martin Parish, LA on May 1st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. Investigators say a westbound 18-wheeler was turning right onto Hwy 92 from Hwy 182 when it collided with a motorcycle. They allege the motorcycle was in process of passing the truck before the collision. The operator of the motorcycle, identified as 57-year-old John Leblanc, was taken to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. The 18-wheeler operator was not injured and police believe did not display signs of impairment at the scene. Additional information was not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Louisiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
18-Wheeler, Motorcycle
Road/Highway
Hwy 182
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcycle collided with an 18-wheeler

Request a Police Report

Get Police Report

Already have the police report? You might need an "Open Records Packet"

If that's not enough information, you might need an Open Records Packet. An ORP is essentially all evidence that the authorities have collected. It usually contains photos, witness statements, measurements, and more and goes way beyond the police report.

Request an ORP See an Example