Bicyclist killed in Saturday evening Opelousas crash

Deadly Opelousas crash highlights need for bicycle, driver safety

A deadly crash in Opelousas is raising new concerns about safety for both bicyclists and drivers sharing the road.Police say a bicyclist was struck Saturday afternoon on Highway 357 near Pujo Street and later died from his injuries at a nearby hospital. Balloons now mark the location where the crash happened.Safety experts say tragedies like this highlight the importance of awareness and responsibility for everyone on the roadway.Ronald Czajkows…

Bicyclist killed in Saturday evening Opelousas crash

An unidentified person was killed after being hit by a car while riding their bike in Opelousas, authorities said.

Opelousas bicyclist dead after getting hit by vehicle

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A bicyclist is dead after getting hit by a vehicle, according to the Opelousas Police Department. The bicyclist's name has not been released. Police reported it happened at the intersection of Bullard Street and Pujo…