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July 30, 2010

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In Louisiana, Motorcycle Crash Kills Sunset Man

At 10:20 am this morning Louisiana State Police - Troop I responded to a two vehicle crash on LA 742 west of US 190. Upon arrival, troopers found the two vehicle crash had claimed the life of a motorcyclist and sent the driver of another vehicle to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Fifty year old Roy Whipp of Sunset, LA was traveling east on LA 742, when he entered a curve. For unknown reasons Whipp crossed the center line in the curve and struck a westbound Chevrolet Impala head on. The Impala was driven by eighty four year old Elise Blanchard of Livonia, LA. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene and Blanchard was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing an approved DOT helmet and alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor in this crash.

This is the ninth fatal crash and ninth fatality, Troop I has investigated thus far in 2008. "Alcohol or Drugs, Impairment is Impairment! Drive Impaired Get Arrested" & "Remember, Seatbelts Aren't as Confining as a Wheel Chair or a Casket"

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California DMV states that cars following too closely could be a major factor in a fatal motorcycle accident. A California Accident Attorney can help inform you of your legal rights.

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Motorcycle Fatality Statistics Rates are on the rise.

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Unfortunately, many motorcyclists are killed each year.

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