Colby Garrett, 31, dies in bicycle crash on Highway 1077 near Gayle Road in Covington, Louisiana
Modified Date:
Fri, 03/13/2015 - 1:05pmAccident Date:
Thursday, March 12, 2015Cyclist killed in late night crash in Covington
The incident happened about 10:55 p.m. Thursday on Highway 1077 near Gayle Road.
Bicyclist killed in Covington crash
A bicyclist was hit and killed when his bike collided with an SUV on Highway 1077 in Covington Thursday night.
ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF BICYCLIST ON LA 1077 THURSDAY
Preliminary investigation revealed that a bicycle, operated by Garrett (B/M 31), was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of La. 1077 near US 190 and a 2007 Jeep Wrangler, operated by Beau Turner, 17, of Mandeville, was traveling southbound on La. 1077
Colby Garrett was riding his bicycle at 10:55 p.m. on Highway 1077 near Gayle Road when he was hit by a 2007 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Beau Turner, 17, from Mandeville. Garrett struck the windshield and was ejected from his bicycle. He sustained life-threatening injures and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say he was not wearing a proper bicycle helmet during the time of the crash.
Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Colby Garrett
Beau Turner
Roadway:
Highway 1077 near Gayle RoadCity:
Covington, LACounty:
St. Tammany Parish, LAArea:
New Orleans, LA
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