SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Officers with the Slidell Police Department are investigating a crash that left one person dead on Sunday, April 13.
The SPD reported that the crash happened on West Hall Avenue near the intersection of Weilwood Drive around 4 p.m.
Motorcyclist killed in New Orlean
s East crash
Officers said an initial investigation shows that a Honda driving on Weilwood Drive was trying to turn left onto West Hall Avenue while a Can-Am Spyder was heading east on West Hall Avenue. The vehicles then reportedly collided, causing the driver of the Can-Am to be ejected.
Slidell police identified the Can-Am driver as 35-year-old Akeem Holden, who suffered fatal injuries.
SPD officials said the investigation is ongoing and routine toxicology samples were collected.
Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.
Latest Posts
Holy Cross baseball closes out regular season with statement win over Pope John Paul II
Ponchatoula PD: Two Strawberry Fest shootings unrelated
Mississippi River rises above 11 feet at Carrollton Gage, Phase I flood fight activated
New report accuses Mayor Latoya Cantrell of improperly halting New Orleans Police Department officer promotions
Immigration judges sue over mass firings at DOJ
...read more read less