Hammond, LA: Bicyclist killed in hit and run crash

Hammond, La – Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L are investigating a hit and run that left a man dead. The crash happened Sunday, just after 10:00 p.m. on Hwy 1064 near Hwy 443 in Hammond. The man has been identified as 53-year-old Van Johnson of Hammond.

Police say that Johnson was riding his bicycle eastbound in the westbound lane of Hwy 1064 when he was struck from behind by a car driven by 19-year-old Aerell Anderson of Hammond. Troopers determined that Anderson crossed the double-yellow line in the center of the road to pass a slower vehicle when he struck Johnson. After the impact, Anderson continued east on Hwy 1064.

Johnson, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner.

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