SLIDELL- Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that took the life of an off-duty Slidell Police Department officer.

Slidell Police Lieutenant Ray Dupuy was killed in a motorcycle accident late Wednesday afternoon.

Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal described Dupuy as “a dedicated public servant who served and protected the citizens of Slidell for over two decades.”

Authorities say drivers should be vigilant and watch for motorcycles while driving. They say in many cases, motorcycle crashes can be avoided if drivers take the extra time to look twice.