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Two motorcyclists involved in fatal crash on Lafourche Parish highway

LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A crash in Lafourche Parish claimed the life of a motorcyclist and injured another, according to the Louisiana State Police.

Troopers reported that around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, they began investigating a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 182 near the intersection with Washington Street.

An investigation revealed 43-year-old Anthony Gambino III was headed east on the highway on a Harley Davidson Street Glide, just in front of 42-year-old Chad Rivet, who was riding a Harley Davidson Softail.

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For unknown reasons, Rivet’s motorcycle struck the rear left of Gambino’s motorcycle, causing the crash.

Troopers said Gambino’s helmet was improperly strapped during the crash and came off, resulting in fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Rivet was taken to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

The crash remains under investigation as toxicology results are pending.

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