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The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist in the 5600 block of North Market Street, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

At approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies were notified by Caddo Fire District One about a major crash involving a gray sedan and a bicyclist. Upon their arrival, deputies found an unresponsive male in the roadway. Caddo Fire District 1 personnel evaluated the bicyclist at the scene, where he was pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the sedan has been identified as Austin T. James, 27. During the investigation, James submitted to a chemical test, which indicated that he was over the legal limit for alcohol. He was subsequently transported to the Caddo Correctional Center and booked on charges of Driving While Intoxicated - 2nd Offense and Vehicular Homicide.

Northbound Highway 1 was entirely shut down at the crash location while deputies conducted their investigation. The incident remains under investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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