Motorcyclist dies after crashing into pickup truck on La. 44

Ascension Parish, LA – According to the Louisiana State Police, this unfortunate accident occurred right after 5 a.m. Thursday.

It happened on La. 44.

Louisiana State Police troopers responded to a report of a crash.

The responding troopers discovered that the 56-year-old motorcyclist was traveling south on La. 44.

The man failed to stop and crashed into the rear of a GMC Sierra.

The 56-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Sierra was not injured, troopers said.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.