On Wednesday, Louisiana State Police shared a press release regarding a moped rider being killed in a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 190 near La. 3068 in Evangeline Parish.
The release stated “the crash claimed the life of 56-year-old Maritan Romera of Basile.”
According to Louisiana State Police, “The preliminary investigation revealed Romero was traveling west in the right lane on US 190 on a 2018 Cabo Cruiser electric moped.” The LSP release continued, “At the same time, 21-year-old Teresa Henry of Eunice, was traveling west in a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville and struck the moped from behind. Romero was ejected from the moped and came to rest in the north ditch.”
LSP said, “Despite wearing a DOT approved helmet, Romero sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash,” and “Romero was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Evangeline Parish Coroner’s Office.”
According to state police, “impairment is not suspected at this time but standard toxicology results are pending.”
This crash remains under investigation.
The LSP also reminds motorists to “always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle,” and “never drive while impaired, fatigued, or distracted, always ensure every occupant is properly restrained, and follow all traffic laws.”
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ELIZABETH WEST Managing Editor