HAUGHTON, La. — A Haughton man has died following a motorcycle crash early Monday morning on Sligo Road, authorities said.
According to the Louisiana State Police Troopers from Troop G, the crash occurred near Mayflower Road at approximately 1 a.m. Preliminary investigations indicate that 43-year-old Preston Workman was riding a 2025 Harley-Davidson east on Sligo Road when his motorcycle crossed the centerline, struck an uneven section of the shoulder, and overturned.
Workman, who was wearing a DOT-approved helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger, also wearing a helmet, was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators have not yet determined whether impairment played a role in the crash. Toxicology samples were taken as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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