JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Heartbreak has swept through the Jefferson Parish community following a devastating early morning crash that claimed the life of Jeremy Steen, a beloved resident whose passion for riding and love for life will never be forgotten.
According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto, the fatal accident occurred just before 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Holmes Boulevard and Athena Avenue on the Westbank. Deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.
When first responders arrived, they found Jeremy Steen ejected from his motorcycle following a violent impact. Emergency medical personnel immediately provided aid and attempted to revive him, but tragically, Jeremy succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Preliminary findings from JPSO investigators indicate that Jeremy was traveling northbound on Holmes Boulevard when his motorcycle struck a barrier in the roadway, causing him to lose control. The impact led to the crash that ended his life. Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Standard toxicology testing will be conducted as part of the autopsy, and investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash. Sheriff Lopinto and the entire Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office have extended their deepest sympathies to Jeremy’s family and friends as they grieve this sudden and heartbreaking loss.
Those who knew Jeremy Steen describe him as a kind, free-spirited man who loved the open road, laughter, and spending time with the people he cared about most. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.
The Jefferson Parish community has come together to mourn his loss, with many expressing sorrow and offering prayers for his loved ones. Friends and neighbors have also called for ongoing awareness and road safety improvements to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As his family and friends prepare to honor his memory, they remember Jeremy not for the way he left this world, but for the light, warmth, and joy he brought into it.
May Jeremy Steen rest in eternal peace, and may his loved ones find comfort in the memories and love he left behind.
