LAFAYETTE PARISH — UPDATE: A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV has shut down all lanes of East Willow Street at Dogwood Drive, according to Lafayette Police.
Preliminary investigation reveals that an eastbound SUV attempted to make a left turn onto Dogwood Drive, colliding with a westbound motorcycle.
The motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries. Police confirmed that the driver of the SUV is not suspected of impairment.
The Lafayette Police Department Traffic Unit is actively investigating the incident. No further details are available at this time, but updates will be provided as they become available.
ORIGINAL: A major traffic accident has shut down all lanes of East Willow Street at Dogwood Drive, according to Lafayette Police.
Officers responded to the crash around 7:40 p.m. in the 1300 block of East Willow Street. As of now, all lanes at the intersection remain closed, and drivers are being urged to find alternate routes.
Police have not released further details about the crash or if there are any injuries.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
