Livingston – Shortly before 2:00 pm on May 21, 2020, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist on US Hwy 190 west of LA Hwy 63 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of 59-year-old Garry Courtney of Walker.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as Courtney was riding his bicycle westbound on the west shoulder of US Hwy 190. At the same time, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on US Hwy 190 behind Courtney. For reasons still under investigation, Courtney made an abrupt left turn into the path of the Chevrolet. This resulted in the Chevrolet hitting Courtney.
Courtney sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet was properly restrained and was not injured. Impairment is unknown at this time, but toxicology samples were taken from both Courtney and the driver of the Chevrolet for analysis. This crash still remains under investigation.