Louisiana Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Crash After Striking a Culvert

Louisiana – On August 30, 2022, just after 4:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to LSP Troop G began investigating a one-vehicle fatality crash on Middle Road, south of Old Arcadia Road in Minden, Louisiana. Mark Isenhour, 58, of Minden, Louisiana was killed in this crash.

The initial investigation found that Isenhour was riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on Middle Road when he exited the road and hit a culvert. Isenhour and his companion were ejected from the bike after hitting the culvert.

Isenhour suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Webster Parish Coroner. The passenger was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. At the time of the crash, both occupants were wearing DOT-approved helmets.

Although impairment is not suspected to be a factor in this incident, regular toxicology samples were gathered and will be analyzed. This accident is still being investigated.

Troop G has investigated 26 fatal crashes so far in 2022, which resulted in 29 deaths.