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Accident – death – Obituary News : UPDATE, 12/15, noon: Lafayette Police have identified the victim in this crash as Melvin Whitsett, a 65-year-old resident of Lafayette. Furthermore, the authorities have announced the arrest of the suspect involved in the crash.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as William Durham, a 47-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, has been apprehended by LPD. Durham has been charged with vehicular homicide and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, as stated by the police.
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Moving on to the original story, a tragic accident occurred on I-49 resulting in the death of a cyclist, as reported by the Lafayette Police Department (LPD). LPD received a distress call around 6:48 p.m. on Thursday regarding a major traffic crash on I-49 Northeast Frontage Road involving a cyclist and a vehicle. Upon reaching the scene, officers found a lifeless male cyclist.
Further information reveals that both the cyclist and the vehicle were traveling in a northbound direction on the 3000 Block of I-49 Northeast Frontage Road when the vehicle collided with the cyclist.
Due to the severity of the accident, I-49 Northeast Frontage Road was completely closed to traffic from High Meadows Boulevard to East Butcher Switch Road. Authorities worked diligently, and by approximately 11 p.m. on Thursday, the road was reopened, and traffic returned to normal flow.
As the investigation continues, updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available. In the meantime, LPD encourages anyone who may have witnessed the incident or possesses any potential information to come forward. They can contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette CRIMESTOPPERS at 337-232-TIPS. Callers have the option to remain anonymous.
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In addition to this tragic incident, an Oakdale woman lost her life in a separate crash in Evangeline Parish. The authorities are actively investigating this incident as well.
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