ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A man riding a motorcycle was killed on a St. Tammany Parish highway after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.
It happened Monday afternoon on LA Hwy 437 near South Fitzmorris Road in St. Tammany Parish. The crash claimed the life of 67-year-old Douglas Jenkins of Covington.
According to Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L, a 2011 Honda CRV, driven by 46-year-old Kimberly Dufrene of Covington, was driving northbound on LA Hwy 437. At the same time, a 1997 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by Jenkins, was southbound on LA Hwy 437. For reasons still under investigation, the Honda began to make a left turn onto South Fitzmorris Road and impacted the motorcycle.
Although wearing a helmet, he suffered severe injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
Troopers arrested and booked Dufrene at the St. Tammany Parish Jail on one count of Vehicular Homicide and second offense DWI among other related charges.
The crash remains under investigation.
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