UPDATE: Police say a bicyclist was killed Tuesday morning during a crash in the 2100 block of the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette.
Part of the Evangeline Thruway was closed following the crash as law enforcement investigated.
Police say all lanes are now open.
The identity of the bicyclist has not been released.
Lafayette Police is working a major accident in the 2100 block of the NE Evangeline Thwy. Traffic northbound on the Thruway is being detoured, please avoid the area and find an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/03PhoW1awY
— Lafayette PD (LA) (@LafayettePD_LA) September 28, 2021
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