Tristen Blake Sullivan of Franklinton has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run crash, which occurred late Saturday (March 20) night in Madisonville.
Sullivan was taken into custody Wednesday (March 24) and will be booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on the following charges: Hit and Run Driving; Death or Serious Bodily Injury, Negligent Homicide, Negligent injuring, Improper lane use and Driving Under suspension.
Sheriff Randy Smith said he offers prayers and condolences to the family who lost a loved one and had several others injured in this deadly crash. Smith added that he applauded the laser-focused work of the traffic division who worked tirelessly to build a case and ultimately make an arrest.
