The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal collision involving a cyclist and a Canadian National cargo train that happened at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 in LaPlace.
Luciano Rodriguez, 63, of LaPlace, was riding his bicycle south bound and was struck by a train while trying to cross the railroad tracks on Cardinal Street. He died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.