Abbeville, LA – Serious Hit-and-Run Crash at LA-14 and Alphonse Street

Abbeville, LA (June 26, 2019) – The Abbeville Police Department arrived at the scene of a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of LA Highway 14 and Alphonse Street in Abbeville.

The accident took place yesterday, June 25^th, around 9:17 p.m., when police were dispatched to the intersection to find that a truck and a motorcycle collided with one another. The truck fled the scene after the accident.

At the time, police found that a truck had exited the Sonic parking lot and crossed over all lanes of traffic when it struck the motorcycle and then promptly fled the scene. Both the driver and passenger on the motorcycle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect who fled the scene has since been identified by police as Herman Wimbly. He was located at his residence, where police found damages on his truck that he had attempted to repair. Wimbly was booked on charges of hit-and-run and issued a citation for failing to yield.

Police suspect that Wimbly was intoxicated at the time of the accident.

We would like to extend our sincerest prayers to the two parties who received serious injuries in this accident.

Motorcycle Accidents in Louisiana 

Motorcycle wrecks in Louisiana account for 8-10% of all traffic accidents across the state. Motorcyclists are prone to some of the most serious injuries on our roads, as well as fatalities, due to the fact that they are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, especially in cases involving a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene, you have many rights with the help of a Louisiana motorcycle accident attorney.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, our experienced and dedicated legal professionals will help you fight to retain your rights with knowledge of the laws that apply to your situation. Our firm has worked to win over $125 million in settlements for our personal injury clients and continue to help those in need. Please contact us at 225-766-1234 for help with your claim.

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