IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A Youngsville man who was hit on his bicycle by a pickup truck in Iberia Parish on June 15 has died, authorities said.
Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified Saturday that Avery Foreman, 36, of Youngsville, died June 25.
State Police responded shortly after 11 p.m. June 15 to a report of a vehicle crash involving a bicyclist on La. 14 near Old La. Hwy. 25.
Investigators said Foreman was westbound on La. 14 while riding a bicycle. At the same time, a 2002 Ford F-250 was traveling west, approaching Foreman, when it struck him from behind in the right westbound lane. Troopers said Foreman was not wearing a helmet, was wearing dark clothing, and his bicycle had no lights or reflectors.
Foreman suffered severe injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The driver of the Ford was unhurt.
Although impairment on the part of the Ford driver was not suspected, they voluntarily provided a breath sample that showed no alcohol detected. A standard toxicology sample was collected from Foreman and submitted for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana state law requires bicycles to be equipped with specific lighting and reflectors. Bicycles must have a white light in the front and a red light in the rear, both visible from at least 500 feet away. Additionally, a rear reflector must be visible from 100 feet away, and side-mounted reflectors must be visible from 100 to 600 feet.
For more information on bicycle safety, please visit the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s website.
Troop I has investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 19 fatalities in 2024.
