On Friday, September 25, one person died after a traffic accident involving a car and a bicycle in Iberia Parish.
According to deputies, the accident happened shortly after 2 in the afternoon, when a vehicle being driven by 48 year old Geraldine Jones of New Iberia, and a person riding a bicycle were both traveling the same way, southbound on Corinne Street. The vehicle then hit the bicycle which resulted in severe injuries to the bicyclist. He was taken to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.
Jones was arrested and initially charged with careless operation and driving with a suspended license. However, it is likely that there will be more charges to follow once the investigation has been concluded.
Although impairment is not suspected from the victim or Jones, toxicology samples were collected from both and the results are awaited.
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