The bicyclist involved in the fatal crash over the weekend has been identified as 66-year-old William Brunelle of Lacombe.
On Saturday, July 24, shortly after 8:15 PM, Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal crash on US 190 near North Tranquility Road.
The initial investigation revealed that a bicyclist was traveling westbound on US 190. At the same time, a 2021 Kia K5, driven by Andre Damiens III of Lacombe, was traveling westbound on US 190. For reasons still under investigation, the Kia K5 struck the bicyclist.
After impacting the bicyclist, Damiens fled the scene.
During the investigation, Troopers identified Damiens as the hit and run driver.
After locating Damiens, Troopers arrested and transported Damiens to a nearby facility where he provided a breath sample that tested over the legal limit. After the breath test, Troopers booked Damiens into the St. Tammany Parish Jail for Vehicular Homicide, Hit and Run, and Careless Operation.
