On Friday, shortly after 1:35 p.m., Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a two vehicle crash on LA Hwy 437 near LA Hwy 40 in St. Tammany Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 48 YO Shane Young of Franklinton.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as Young was northbound on LA Hwy 437 in a 2019 Nissan Sentra. At the same time, a 2014 Peterbilt commercial vehicle was southbound on LA Hwy 437. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan traveled across the centerline and impacted the front of the Peterbilt.
Young was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The driver of the Peterbilt was properly restrained and sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital.
As part of the ongoing investigation, blood samples will be collected from both drivers for toxicological analysis.
The crash remains under investigation.
