A bicyclist was killed early Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Jefferson Parish, and authorities are now asking the public for help identifying the driver who initially struck the victim.
Bicyclist Killed in Bridge City Hit-and-Run Crash
A 46-year-old bicyclist, Douglas Prichett, died after being struck by vehicles in Bridge City early Wednesday morning.
According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash happened just before 5 a.m. on Seven Oaks Boulevard near Utah Beach Drive.
Investigators say the incident involved two separate vehicles.
First Vehicle Struck Cyclist and Fled
State troopers said an unknown vehicle first struck Prichett while he was riding his bicycle along Seven Oaks Boulevard.
After hitting the cyclist, the driver left the scene without stopping, making it a hit-and-run crash.
Authorities are now trying to identify the vehicle involved in the initial collision.
Second Driver Stopped and Called for Help
Shortly after the first impact, a pickup truck traveling in the area also struck Prichett.
The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and contacted authorities.
Troopers reported that the driver cooperated with investigators and was not impaired.
Victim Died at the Scene
Emergency responders arrived shortly after the crash and found Prichett severely injured.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators also noted that the bicycle did not have visible lights, which may have affected visibility in the early morning hours.
Troopers Seeking Witnesses
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have information about the vehicle that initially struck the cyclist to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Louisiana State Police at 504-471-2775.
