Kinder, LA – Jamie Fontenot Killed in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash on Hwy 383 at Ikes Rd

Kinder, LA (July 14, 2021) – Troopers with the Louisiana State Police Department were notified of a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that occurred shortly before midnight on Wednesday evening, July 14.

Per a report released by LSP Troop D, the incident occurred on Louisiana Highway 383 near Ikes Road, which is located about 3 miles west of Kinder. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Jamie Fontenot of Scott. A preliminary investigation revealed that Fontenot was riding her bicycle southbound on LA 383 when she was hit by an unknown vehicle. After striking Fontenot, the driver of that vehicle fled the crash scene.

Fontenot sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and despite life-saving measures attempted by paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation, but troopers are asking the public for their assistance. Police ask that anyone with information regarding the crash to contact Louisiana State Police Troop D.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Jamie Fontenot at this time.

Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Louisiana

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents across the United States. Alarmingly, more than one-third of bicycle fatalities involve drugs or alcohol. More than 68% of fatal bicycle accidents take place in urban areas. Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents include:

• Motorists turning at intersections too quickly, clipping bicyclists in the process.
• Motorists changing lanes without checking their blind spots.
• Drivers opening their doors too quickly as they exit their parked vehicles.
• Motorists cutting off bicyclists, resulting in serious collisions.
• Drivers otherwise failing to give the right of way to bicyclists.
• Reckless and distracted driving behaviors, which put bicyclists and other pedestrians at greater risk.

There is nothing we can do to prepare for the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Regrettably, these accidents claim the lives of more than 720 people annually, leaving families to endure the overwhelming mental, emotional, and financial consequences. When bicyclists lose their lives in accidents due to the negligence of others, their families should reach of to a wrongful death attorney in Louisiana as soon as possible. Families may have an array of legal options available to help them move forward and recover.

The Louisiana bicycle accident attorneys at Smiley Law Firm have extensive experience helping grieving families get the justice they deserve after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one due to the negligence of others. Our team truly cares about each client we work with as we strive to guide them throughout the legal process, answer any questions they have, and help combat issues as they arise. Our skilled and knowledgeable legal team is prepared to fight insurance companies on behalf of families to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries while holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Smiley Law Firm has emerged as a leader in injury law for citizens across Louisiana, helping injured victims and their families maximize their recoveries. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana as soon as possible by calling 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222. Our attorneys are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss legal options available to help you recover.

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.