FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ON I-10 IN LOUISIANA WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE STRUCK THE REAR OF AN 18-WHEELER, THROWN INTO THE ADJOINING LANE AND STRUCK BY THE TRAILER OF ANOTHER 18-WHEELER
February 1, 2015
Baton Rouge, LA
Police have identified the victim of a fatal accident that
caused an hours-long traffic jam Friday on the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge in
Baton Rouge.
Authorities say Bentley (47) lost control of his Honda
motorcycle Friday afternoon just after crossing into Baton Rouge heading
eastbound. The motorcycle struck the rear of an 18-wheeler, Bentley was thrown
into the adjoining lane and struck by the trailer of another 18-wheeler
carrying vehicles.
Police say they suspect Bentley was under the influence of
alcohol. The truck drivers do not currently face charges.
Eastbound I-10 was closed for almost six hours and one lane
of westbound I-10 was also closed.