In Loving Memory of Robert L. Peterkin, Remembering a Life Lost in a Tragic Tangipahoa Parish Crash.
With profound sadness, we remember 52-year-old Robert L. Peterkin of Tickfaw, whose life was tragically cut short in a devastating crash on August 16, 2026, in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Peterkin was riding a motorized bicycle when he was struck by a Nissan Sentra on U.S. Highway 51 near Old Genessee Road.
According to the preliminary investigation by Louisiana State Police Troop L, the crash occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. Peterkin and his motorized bicycle were reportedly lying in the roadway, partially within the northbound lane, when a 2019 Nissan Sentra traveling north struck him. The circumstances that led to Peterkin and the bicycle being in the roadway remain under investigation.
Peterkin sustained critical injuries in the collision and sadly died at the scene. Authorities reported that he was wearing dark-colored clothing and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver of the Nissan, who was properly restrained, was not injured.
As investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened, the loss of Robert L. Peterkin leaves behind a painful void for those who knew and loved him. A life that mattered has been taken far too soon, leaving family, friends, and members of the Tickfaw community to grieve.
May Robert’s memory remain a source of comfort to everyone who knew him. May those closest to him find strength during this difficult time, and may the memories he created throughout his life never fade.
Rest in peace, Robert L. Peterkin. May you be remembered with love, dignity, and peace.
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