Baton Rouge, LA – Homicide Detectives Investigate Death of Wilson Sip III in Crash on S. Sherwood Forest Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA (July 22, 2021) – A fatal car crash involving a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2011 GMC Acadia is under investigation by Baton Rouge Police Traffic Homicide Detectives.   

The accident took place at about 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21st in Baton Rouge. 

Through their investigation, detectives were able to determine that the GMC was attempting to make a lefthand turn onto Auburn Drive and pulled out into the path of a motorcycle heading northbound along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard causing the motorcycle to crash into the rear passenger door of the GMC.

The operator of the motorcycle, who has since been identified as 33-year-old Wilson Sip III, was transported by paramedics to an area medical facility where he passed away due to his injuries. 

This accident is under investigation by local law enforcement.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Wilson Sip III, at this time.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Baton Rouge

Life-ending accidents are a harsh reality encountered by bikers far more often than the driver or passengers of any other motor vehicle. Although only 4% of registered vehicles in the state of Louisiana are motorcycles, the state’s Office of Motor Vehicles has noted that almost 300 fatal Louisiana vehicle accidents happened in 2017, more than 40 of which were motorcyclists.

Our team at Smiley Law Firm genuinely cares about the well-being of our clients. When families lose loved ones in accidents, we aim to provide them with the best chances of holding lawbreakers accountable and getting the justice they deserve. It is important that you have a team by your side that is committed to advising and assisting you every step of the way. 

Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Louisiana are concerned about results, and we make it a priority to be there for each of our clients to answer questions they have, to help them circumvent legal mistakes, and to deal with the complications that arise throughout the legal process. 

Catastrophic injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury or even wrongful death can be caused by a serious motorcycle accident, particularly when a collision with another vehicle is involved.  This is because motorcycles do not provide any of the safety features that occupants of a passenger vehicle often take for granted, such as seat belts, a roll cage, and airbags, leaving riders susceptible to enduring severe internal injuries, as well as injuries to their spinal cord and brain. 

These life-altering injuries can cost several thousand dollars in medical expenses that cause the rider and their family to suffer an economic hardship from which they may never recover. 

If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a motorcycle accident, reach out to our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience. By speaking with our team at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, we can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore the legal options available to you.

Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.

Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.