Friday night, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 10 near North Jackson Road in Tangipahoa Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 24 YO Timothy Warden Jr. of Loranger.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Warden Jr. was wearing dark clothing and walking in the roadway on LA Hwy 10. At the same time, a 2017 GMC Yukon was eastbound on LA Hwy 10.
For reasons still under investigation, Warden Jr. was struck by the GMC.
Warden Jr. sustained severe injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the GMC was properly restrained and was uninjured.
As part of the ongoing investigation, toxicology samples were obtained from Warden Jr. and the driver of the GMC for analysis. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor and this crash remains under investigation.
