The two-vehicle collision on Louisiana Highway 41 close to Dolph Gaines Road happened just before 4 p.m., according to the Louisiana State Police, and troopers from Troop L started looking into it.
A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle being piloted by Bush resident Richard Nash, 63, was allegedly traveling north on Highway 41 when the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south.
The Silverado’s driver veered left into the motorcycle’s path for reasons that are currently under investigation.
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Nash was wearing a helmet certified by the DOT, but he still suffered terrible injuries from the motorcycle hitting the truck’s passenger side. He was transferred to a local hospital where he eventually passed away.
There were no injuries to the Chevrolet’s driver in the collision. As part of the ongoing inquiry, regular toxicological samples were taken even though there is no suspicion that he was impaired.
