62-Year-Old Louisiana Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 34 After Running Off the Roadway

Winn Parish, Louisiana – A 62-year-old Louisiana man was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 34 after his motorcycle went off the road and overturned.

Louisiana State Police reported on January 24, 2023, that on January 23, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., LSP Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 34. Hiram Cook, 62, of Winnfield, Louisiana, was killed in the crash.

Cook was riding east on Louisiana Highway 34 on a 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle, according to the preliminary investigation. The motorcycle went off the right side of the road and overturned for reasons that are still being investigated. Cook was thrown from the motorcycle as a result of this action.

Cook, who was wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Toxicology samples were collected and submitted for testing.
While the cause of this crash is still being investigated, distracted and inattentive driving remains a leading cause of accidents in our state. Louisiana State Police advises all motorists to drive cautiously. A lapse in judgment can have fatal consequences.

Troop E has investigated one fatal crash so far in 2023, which resulted in one death.