The passenger of a Harley Davidson was killed Monday afternoon on Interstate 12 in Tangipahoa Parish after a Volkswagen crashed into the motorcycle.

June Volkman, 76, of Zapata, Texas, was riding on a 2015 Harley Davidson eastbound when a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas hit the rear of the bike, ejecting both Volkman and the driver, according to the Louisiana State Police.

Volkman was severely injured and transported to a local hospital, where she died. The driver suffered moderate injuries and was also transported to a local hospital. Both were wearing helmets approved by the state Department of Transportation, police said.

The driver of the Volkswagen, who was wearing a seatbelt, was uninjured and cited for following too closely.

State Police are currently investigating why the Volkswagen cras

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