Port Allen, LA – UPDATE: Horseback Rider Dies Following Wreck With Pickup on LA-620

Port Allen, LA (June 24, 2019) – Louisiana State Police have released the identities of the injured horseback riders who were in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck on LA-620 near LA-984. The initial collision happened just have 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22nd.

The horseback riders, identified as 33-year-old Temel Dunn and 34-year-old Jonathan Stewart, were traveling west on LA-620 at the time of the wreck. Jordan Patin, 30, was driving on LA-620 in a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck when he struck Dunn and Stewart. 

Dunn and Stewart were reported to be critical condition after the crash and were taken to Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge for treatment. 

On Sunday, June 23rd, the Louisiana State Police were notified that Dunn had succumbed to his injuries received in the crash. 

The crash is currently under investigation at this time.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Temel Dunn at this time.  Our thoughts are them and Jonathan Stewart and his family at this time.

Pedestrian Crashes in Louisiana

Around every 12 hours, a fatal crash happens in Louisiana. Many crashes involve pedestrians who do not have the same protection offered to passengers in a large motor vehicle.

When a pedestrian loses their life in an accident with another vehicle, their families are often forced to take on the damages, such as medical bills, funeral expenses, and general pain and suffering. If a loved one has been killed by the actions of a reckless driver, you may be eligible for financial compensation. 

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, our experienced Baton Rouge pedestrian accident attorneys have the knowledge needed to successfully recover lost compensation. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian wreck, contact our law offices today at 225-766-1234 to see how we can help you.

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyer is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state and our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid these accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics or your case, and we wish the best for all those affected by these accidents.