Lafayette E-Bike Crash Victim Dies After Camellia Blvd Incident

Lafayette Police have confirmed that the victim involved in a major e-bike crash on Camellia Boulevard has died.

The crash, which happened on Friday afternoon (May 15), prompted a large emergency response and temporarily shut down traffic in the area as investigators worked the scene.

Victim Identified As 67-Year-Old Lafayette Man

Authorities have identified the victim as David Lanclos, a 67-year-old Lafayette resident. According to police, Lanclos was operating the e-bike at the time of the crash and later succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

The incident occurred around 1:54 p.m. in the 1000 block of Camellia Boulevard, a busy corridor near Johnston Street.

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Crash Details Still Under Investigation

While officials have not released full details in this latest update, an earlier preliminary investigation indicated that a vehicle was attempting to turn left onto northbound Camellia Boulevard from Woods Crossing as the e-bike was crossing the roadway.

Investigators with the Lafayette Police Department continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Investigation Continues

Authorities have not announced any charges at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.