Schriever is in shock and deep sorrow after 59-year-old Troy Polkey died following a crash in Terrebonne Parish Thursday afternoon. Police say the wreck happened just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 20 and Back Project Road, where Polkey’s motorcycle was hit by a car that failed to yield at a stop sign.
Polkey was riding his Harley-Davidson west on LA-20 when a Chevrolet Impala heading north on Back Project Road didn’t stop before entering the intersection. The two vehicles collided with enough force that Polkey was seriously hurt. Emergency crews rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
Louisiana State Police troopers conducting the investigation said Polkey was wearing a Department of Transportation-approved helmet at the time of the crash, but the impact left him with wounds too severe to survive. The driver of the Impala walked away without injury and toxicology tests showed no signs of impairment.
Friends and neighbors in this tight-knit community knew Polkey well. Many describe him as a steady presence, someone who brought laughter and warmth to everyday moments. His sudden death has left a hole in the lives of family and friends who cherished his easy smile and generous spirit.
In conversations around town, folks speak of him not just as a motorcyclist, but as a proud Schriever resident whose life was woven into the fabric of local gatherings and conversations. Even those who only knew him in passing say his kindness was unmistakable.
Police continue to work the case, reminding drivers to stay alert and cautious on roadways where motorcycles and cars share narrow spaces. Every intersection demands attention, they say, and a moment’s distraction can change lives forever.
As the sun sets over Louisiana Highway 20, Polkey’s friends and family reflect on the moments they shared with him. They talk about his laugh, his stories, and how he made ordinary places feel like home. In their memories, Troy Polkey is still riding free — a presence that will not be forgotten.
