HARAHAN, LA
— A deadly crash involving an electric scooter claimed the life of a Harahan man early Friday morning in Jefferson Parish, raising new concerns around vehicle-scooter safety and local traffic laws.
Man Fatally Struck on LA 3154 While Riding Electric Scooter
The crash occurred around
2:30 a.m. Friday
on
LA 3154 near Citrus Boulevard
, according to Louisiana State Police Troop B. Authorities reported that
32-year-old Christopher Harris
had just entered the southbound lane of the highway from a nearby parking lot when he was hit by a
2025 Honda CR-V
.
Harris sustained
serious injuries
and was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. Troopers confirmed the
SUV driver was uninjured
, properly restrained, and showed
no signs of impairment
. A breath test was administered voluntarily and came back
below the legal limit
.
Officials also noted that Harris was
not wearing a helmet
at the time of the collision.
Authorities Stress Electric Scooter Safety
While Louisiana law permits electric scooters and other low-speed vehicles on certain roadways,
State Police are urging caution
and reminding residents of safety regulations:
-
Scooters
should not be operated
on roads with speed limits
above 35 mph
-
Helmets are mandatory
for riders
under age 17
-
All scooter users must
obey traffic laws
, including lane usage and signaling
The crash remains
under investigation
, and police have not indicated whether additional charges will be filed.
