RAPIDES PARISH, LA, (April 25, 2026) – A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 49 in Rapides Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.
Authorities said Dillon Jenkins was traveling northbound at approximately 5:15 a.m. when a Dodge Ram pickup truck failed to slow down and struck the rear of his motorcycle. The impact caused Jenkins to be ejected from the bike, after which he was struck by another passing vehicle.
Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials confirmed that the crash remains under active investigation.
