Merryville Man Killed in July 24 Motorcycle Crash on US 190
Merryville Man Killed in July 24 Motorcycle Crash on US 190
Published July 24, 2021
From the Louisiana State Police – On July 24, 2021, shortly before 9:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop D was notified of a single-vehicle fatal crash on US Hwy 190 just west of Eaves Loop in Beauregard Parish. The crash claimed the life of 38-year-old Cody Wayne Marler of Merryville.
The initial investigation revealed a 2014 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Marler, was traveling west on US Hwy 190. Marler failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, ran off the roadway, and entered a ditch. As a result, Marler was ejected from the motorcycle.
Maler, who was not wearing a DOT-approved helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Impairment is unknown, but a toxicology sample was obtained from Marler and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. These courses teach safe riding practices and help you apply safe riding strategies that can help reduce your chance of injury should a crash occur. Anyone interested in attending motorcycle safety courses can follow this link for more information. Making good choices while riding a motorcycle, such as never driving while impaired and obeying all traffic laws, can often mean the difference between life and death.
Troop D has investigated 20 fatal crashes resulting in 20 deaths in 2021.
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