Opelousas bicyclist killed on US 190 in Lawtell; second deadly crash in area raises safety concerns

A crash in Lawtell claimed the life of an Opelousas bicyclist traveling the wrong way on a highway, according to Louisiana State Police. It marked the second deadly crash on a stretch of road on US 190 in recent months, sparking concerns about safety among local residents. Video shows Dallas Pitre, 68, of Opelousas, was riding his bike west towards Eunice in the eastbound lanes of US 190 when a FedEx van struck him head-on. The crash left tire markings at the corner of Main Street and US 190, with troopers stating the driver of the van was not at fault. Residents in Lawtell are voicing their concerns, attributing the dangerous conditions to speeding vehicles on US 190…

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