The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office released the name of the man killed when he was thrown from a motorcycle in Terrytown crash early Thursday morning.

The victim was identified as Jeramy Steen, 52, of Houston.

The crash was reported about 1:30 a.m. on Holmes Boulevard near Athena Avenue , according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deputies dispatched to the scene determined that Steen had been thrown from his motorcycle, according to Capt. Jason Rivarde, spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office. Emergency medical services were called, but Steen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe Steen was driving north on Holmes Boulevard when he hit a barrier in the roadway, Rivarde said. Steen lost control of the motorcycle and was thrown from the bike.

No other vehic

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