NEW ORLEANS — Thibodaux Police are investigating a fatal accident that killed a bicyclist shortly before 7 p.m..
The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 3107 and Oakley Street. 26-year-old Seth Benoit was traveling on a motorized bicycle south on Oakley Street.
While trying to cross the intersection, a 2015 Ford F-150 traveling west on Highway 3107 collided with Benoit's bicycle causing him to be thrown from the bike and land in the opposite lane. Benoit was then hit again by a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound on Highway 3107.
The investigation found that Benoit didn't yield to the F-150, causing the crash. Benoit was not wearing a helmet and suffered fatal injuries, causing him to die at the scene. The drivers of the F-150 and Tahoe were restrained and suffered no injuries.
A toxicology sample was taken from Benoit. Both drivers of the F-150 and Tahoe submitted voluntary toxicology samples and showed no signs of impairment.
Thibodaux Police are still investigating the crash.
