Motorcyclist dead following ‘high-speed’ crash in Terrytown
TERRYTOWN, La. (WGNO) — A crash in Jefferson Parish is being investigated by the Louisiana State Police after it claimed the life of a Gretna man.
According to troopers, at 11:38 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, they were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 428 in Terrytown.
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Mayfield was driving a Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle “at a high speed” along the highway approaching Northbrook Drive where a Toyota Tundra pickup truck was backing out of a driveway.
As the truck entered the intersection, attempting to turn left, the motorcycle’s front hit the truck’s driver’s side.
Mayfield was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash but suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. The Toyota’s driver was not injured, according to troopers.
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Toxicology results taken from Mayfield are pending as the investigation remains ongoing.
“Whether on a motorcycle or in a vehicle, drivers should make good decisions while traveling. It is crucial to remember that speeding decreases reaction time, increases stopping distance, heightens the risk of losing control of your vehicle, and reduces the effectiveness of safety devices such as helmets and seatbelts in the event of a crash,” LSP Troop B leaders said.
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