The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a man in Terrytown.

Authorities have not yet identified the victim.

The crash occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on Holmes Boulevard near Athena Avenue , said Capt. Jason Rivarde, spokesperson a for the department.

Investigators believe the motorcycle driver was headed northbound on Holmes when he hit a barrier in the roadway, Rivarde said. The man was thrown from the bike and suffered fatal injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to authorities.

Toxicology testing will be conducted as part of the autopsy, Rivarde said.

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