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March 28, 2024

Pumpkin Center, LA – Robert Smith Killed in Motorcycle Crash on LA-1249 near I-12

March 28, 2024

Pumpkin Center, LA (June 14, 2021) – Authorities were called to the scene of a traffic-related incident that claimed the life of one man from the Hammond area. At around 5:30 p.m., on June 10, the Louisiana State Police was requested on-site at a crash on Louisiana State Highway 1249.

Reports from the LSP show that 75-year-old Robert Smith was riding a 2012 Harley Davidson north on Louisiana State Highway 1249 when his vehicle became involved in a collision with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

Smith sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet was not injured in the accident. At this time, the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Robert Smith. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana

Pumpkin Center, LA – Robert Smith Killed in Motorcycle Crash on LA-1249 near I-12Every year, more than 655 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Louisiana. Although we like to believe that other motorists have our best interest in mind, this is far from true. In many cases, victims are utilizing motorcycles at the time of their accidents. Fatal collisions have an overwhelming impact on families. Not only are families forced to deal with the mental and emotional pain and suffering of losing a loved one, but they often face overwhelming financial burdens from funeral costs, burial expenses, and the loss of income. Although we can take proactive steps to ensure others sharing the roads with us are safe, there is no guarantee that other motorists will take our well-being into consideration. As a result, many people end up injured or lose their lives in accidents due to the negligence of others. When victims are fatally injured in accidents, due to the negligent or reckless actions of others, their family should reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Louisiana as soon as possible. Families may have an array of legal options available to help them recover.

Having a responsive and seasoned legal team to advocate on your behalf can help to ensure you are in the best position to recover after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one. Our team at Smiley Law Firm truly strives to provide effective and responsive legal representation to help our clients hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions and getting the justice they deserve. It is important that you have a team by your side that is committed to guiding and assisting you every step of the way. Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Louisiana are truly concerned about our clients. For this reason, we work diligently to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries and get the justice they deserve. If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a car accident, reach out to our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana at your earliest convenience. By calling 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.

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