LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette police are currently on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a bicyclist in the 600 block of NW Evangeline Thruway.
Lafayette Police responded to the above location in reference to a vehicle crash with injuries just before 8:30 p.m.
Initial investigation indicates that a male operating a bicycle was attempting to cross the intersection of Mudd Avenue at the NW Evangeline Thruway. While the bicyclist was attempting to cross the NW Evangeline Thruway traveling westbound, a vehicle traveling southbound in the middle lane of the NW Evangeline Thruway impacted the bicyclist.
The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle reported no injuries on scene.
Currently, the Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit is on scene and conducting the investigation.
All southbound lanes of the NW Evangeline Thruway were closed at the intersection of Mudd Avenue and the NW Evangeline Thruway until around 11:45 p.m.
