News Summary
A speeding driver caused a horrific crash on Almonaster Avenue that resulted in the deaths of two motorcycle riders and injuries to two others. The collision occurred shortly after midnight, leading to the arrest of the driver, who has been charged with vehicular homicide. The community is in mourning as discussions about road safety and the dangers of speeding ensue. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
New Orleans – A speeding driver caused a tragic collision involving stopped motorcycles on Almonaster Avenue shortly after midnight on June 8, leading to the deaths of two riders and injuries to two others. The incident occurred at 12:19 a.m. in the 6900 block of Almonaster Avenue, setting off a series of events that have left the community in shock.
According to police reports, two motorcycle riders, an adult man and an adult woman, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities and ages have not yet been disclosed. In addition to the fatalities, two other riders, also identified as an adult man and an adult woman, sustained injuries and were transported to the University Medical Center trauma center for treatment. The current medical conditions of the injured individuals have not been released.
The driver responsible for this devastating crash, 22-year-old Joshua Stevens, was arrested on the scene. He has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular negligent injuring. Following his arrest, Stevens was booked into the Orleans Justice Center jail early on Sunday morning, and his bond has been set at $150,000.
Preliminary investigations by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) indicate that Stevens was driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed when he struck the motorcycles, which were stationary at the time of the incident. The force of the collision was severe, leading to the immediate loss of life and causing significant injuries to the other riders.
The NOPD has not yet confirmed if impairment was a factor in the crash, but it’s important to note that under Louisiana law, individuals convicted of vehicular homicide face severe penalties if their blood alcohol content exceeds specific limits. A driver found guilty of causing the deaths of two or more persons through vehicular homicide could face 5 to 30 years in state prison for each victim, with sentences served consecutively.
Local police received the emergency call regarding the crash just before 12:19 a.m.. The roadway was closed for several hours as officers conducted their investigation into the incident. This case comes against the backdrop of another unrelated incident late Saturday night, in which a motorcyclist crashed into a concrete barrier, resulting in another fatality.
The community is mourning the loss of life from this recent crash, which has sparked discussions on road safety and the dangers of speeding. The impact of such incidents affects not only the victims and their families but also the broader community, prompting calls for increased awareness and prevention measures regarding reckless driving behaviors.
As the investigation continues, more details regarding the identities of the deceased riders and the conditions of the survivors may be forthcoming. The NOPD has urged anyone with information related to the incident to come forward, as they work diligently to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event on Almonaster Avenue.
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