Moss Bluff bicyclist killed in late-night collision

Published 9:17 am Saturday, February 8, 2025

A 58-year-old Lake Charles man was killed Thursday night when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a truck on You Winn Road in Moss Bluff.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said Elvis Thompson was riding a bicycle in the middle of You Winn Road near Verna Lane at around 10:45 p.m., when a truck traveling eastbound struck the bicycle.

Thompson, who was wearing dark clothing, had no rear lights on the bike, Vincent said.

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He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is continuing, impairment is not believed to be a factor.

Sgt. Kerrick Gabriel Jr. is the lead investigator on this case.