Alexandria, LA (8/29/24) – On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at around 9:12 PM, a motorcycle collided with a pedestrian at US 71 and 3rd Street.
Both the pedestrian and the motorcycle were traveling southbound in the left-hand lane when the crash occurred.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported both the pedestrian and the motorcycle operator to a nearby hospital. They suffered major injuries. Authorities conducted a toxicology screening, and the results are currently pending.
Witnesses reported a heavy police presence on US 71 near I-49 and Curtis/Lemon Bridge around 9:30 PM. This motorcycle crash involving a pedestrian has drawn significant attention, highlighting the severity of the incident.
The Alexandria Police Department is actively investigating the crash. They urge anyone with information to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Alternatively, information can be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling (318) 443-7867 or through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, available at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
This investigation remains ongoing.
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