The Police Department reported a motor vehicle crash in St. Tammany Parish on Sunday.
The accident happened close to LA Highway 21 on Interstate 12.
While traveling eastbound on I-12 in a Nissan Altima alongside an International LT625 semi-truck, the Nissan became disabled in the left lane without its lights on.
The Nissan was struck by the truck, and as a result of the collision, it caught fire.
At this point, it is unknown what caused the Altima to become disabled.
The Nissan’s driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared dead at the scene.
The other truck’s driver was uninjured.
Alcohol was not found to have played a role in the accident.
The fatal crash is still being looked into, and a standard toxicology sample will be taken from the Nissan’s driver.
December 19, 2022
Source: WWLTV