Calcasieu Parish, LA – Female Victim Dies Following Motorcycle Wreck On I-10 East of Vinton

Calcasieu Parish, LA (May 31, 2019) – A Texas woman has passed as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident earlier in the week. The date of the wreck was Sunday, May 26th, and the approximate time was at 9:45 a.m.

The wreck involved a 2012 Can-Am Spyder, a three-wheeled motorcycle, which was traveling westbound on I-10.

The driver, 59-year-old Kenneth Earl Collins, was operating the vehicle when the tire tread began to separate, forcing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash. He and his passenger, 59-year-old Anita Marie Collins, were ejected from the vehicle.

Both were wearing approved safety helmets at the time of the crash.  Kenneth Collins sustained minor injuries in the crash while his passenger, Anita Collins, sustained life-threatening injuries in the wreck. 

It was confirmed on Monday, May 27th, that Anita Collins had succumbed to her injuries and passed away.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Anita Marie Collins at this time.  Our thoughts are with them and Kenneth Collins at this time.  We hope for his full recovery.  

Motorcycle Wrecks In Louisiana

Motorcycle crashes account for 8 to 10 percent of all automobile accidents in the state of Louisana and happen for a variety of reasons.  Most motorcycle accidents involve people between the ages of  20 and 29 years old.  Motorcyclists are at risk every time they use the roadways in Louisana and are in danger of being involved in a wreck with a larger vehicle.  According to authorities, this crash seems to have been caused by a defective tire on the motorcycle.   The injured victim and the deceased victims family may be entitled to compensation for the injuries they sustained in this crash.  It’s imperative that you speak with a skilled personal injury lawyer if you have been injured in an accident that was caused by a defective part or product.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, you will have an experienced team on your side to fight for your accident claim. Our expert attorneys have won more than $125 million dollars for our clients to help cover their damages after an accident. In the past two decades, we have won over 98% of all our cases. If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a crash and needs help, do not hesitate to contact our offices at 225-766-1234 to discuss your case with an experienced car wreck attorney.

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources included news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

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