RAYNE, La. (KLFY) -- A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a collision with a pickup truck in Rayne.

Police responded to a two-vehicle crash that occurred last night at the intersection of The Blvd in the area of Hwy. 35 and North Polk Street involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck.

The crash led to Alex Baker Sr.,61, in critical condition and was air-lifted to Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

During the investigation, it was determined that a 2023 GMC truck driven Glenn Jonathan Compliment, 53, of Rayne was allegedly traveling south on The Blvd when he attempted to turn east onto North Polk Street. Compliment allegedly failed to yield during the turn, and Baker’s motorcycle, which was allegedly traveling north on The Blvd, collided with the passenger side of the truck, police said.

According to police, Compliment voluntarily provided a breath sample, which indicated a blood alcohol concentration below the legal per se limit of 0.08%.

Police reported Compliment was cited for violating Louisiana Revised Statue 32:122 - Vehicle turning left at intersection (with accident), which requires the vehicle to "yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction."

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