Madisonville Man Dies in Kraemer Motorcycle Crash
KRAEMER, La. — A motorcycle crash on LA Hwy 307 claimed the life of 52-year-old Richard Billiot from Madisonville on Friday afternoon.
According to the Louisiana State Police, the accident occurred when a Jeep Wrangler, traveling east, stopped in the roadway to allow westbound traffic to pass while attempting to turn left into a private driveway. Billiot was riding a Yamaha motorcycle behind the Jeep at the time.
As the Jeep began its left turn, Billiot attempted to pass in a designated passing zone, resulting in a collision with the driver's side door of the Jeep. Billiot sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep suffered minor injuries.
This incident is part of an ongoing investigation by local authorities.