A Rayne woman was killed early Saturday when a car struck the bicycle she was riding on U.S. 190 in West Baton Rouge Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.

The bicyclist, 34-year-old Erin Constantin, was wearing dark clothing while riding west in the left lane of U.S. 190 at about 2 a.m. The bicycle did not have front or rear lights, according to a State Police news release. At the same time, a 2024 Hyundai Elantra was also westbound on U.S. 190 near Grand Bayou Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai struck the rear of the bicycle.

Constantin was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the Hyundai was not injured. Impairment is unknown; however, routine toxicology samples will be submitted for analysis.

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