Submitted by the Lafayette Police Department
UPDATE
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 1, 2024, 1:09 p.m.) — During this investigation, officers with the Lafayette Police Traffic Unit determined that vehicle # 1 (motorcyclist) did not stop for a red traffic signal at Twelfth Street and Surrey Street. The motorcyclist was traveling Northbound on Twelfth Street and collided with Vehicle # 2 while crossing the intersection on Surrey Street. The driver of vehicle # 1 has been identified as Isreal Riggs (27) of Lafayette.
ORIGINAL
LAFAYETTE, LA (September 1, 2024, 10:47 a.m.) – Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the Surrey and Twelfth Street intersection at around 10:12 a.m. One person has died as a result of the crash. Investigators with the Lafayette Police Traffic Unit are on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
If you are traveling in the area, expect delays. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
