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Cyclist Fatally Struck in Tragic Traffic Accident on I-49 in Lafayette, Louisiana
UPDATE, 12/15, noon: The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) has identified the victim in the devastating crash that occurred on I-49 as Melvin Whitsett, a 65-year-old resident of Lafayette. Furthermore, LPD announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the accident.
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Authorities have arrested the driver of the vehicle, identified as William Durham, a 47-year-old resident of Baton Rouge. Durham is facing charges of vehicular homicide, as well as operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He has been booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, according to police sources.
ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A tragic accident claimed the life of a cyclist on I-49, leaving the Lafayette community in shock. The Lafayette Police Department received a distress call reporting a major traffic crash on I-49 Northeast Frontage Road at approximately 6:48 p.m. on Thursday.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of a male cyclist at the scene. The identity of the victim has been confirmed as Melvin Whitsett, a resident of Lafayette. The incident involved a collision between a vehicle and the cyclist.
An investigation conducted by officials revealed that both the cyclist and the vehicle were traveling in the northbound direction on the 3000 Block of I-49 Northeast Frontage Road when the collision occurred. The impact of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist.
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In response to the accident, authorities closed the entirety of I-49 Northeast Frontage Road from High Meadows Boulevard to East Butcher Switch Road. However, the road has since been reopened, and traffic is now flowing normally.
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette CRIMESTOPPERS have urged anyone who witnessed the accident or possesses any potential information to come forward and contact them. Witnesses or individuals with information can reach out to the Lafayette Police Department directly or call Lafayette CRIMESTOPPERS at 337-232-TIPS. All callers can remain anonymous.
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