Louisiana Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 308

Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported that on July 11, 2022, shortly after 2:00 p.m., LSP Troop C was notified of a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Louisiana Highway 308 near East 37th Street. Robert Luent, 50, of Larose, Louisiana, died in the crash.

According to preliminary investigations, Luent was riding a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle north on LA Hwy 308 while in a curve. The motorcycle went off the road and overturned for unknown reasons, ejecting Luent. Despite wearing a DOT-approved helmet, Luent suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A standard toxicology sample was collected and sent for testing. Louisiana State Police also indicated that this crash is still under investigated.

Drivers, whether on a motorcycle or in a vehicle, must make sound decisions while on the road. Following all traffic signs and signals, as well as not driving while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, can often mean the difference between life and death.

So far in 2022, LSP Troop C has investigated 27 fatal crashes that resulted in 31 deaths.