Yesterday, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on I-12 near U.S. Hwy 190 in St. Tammany Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 47 YO David Brassieur of Madisonville.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Brassieur was walking on the roadway on I-12 westbound. At the same time, a 2022 Mercedes-Benz motorhome was westbound on I-12. For reasons still under investigation, the Mercedes-Benz struck the pedestrian on the roadway.
Brassieur sustained serious 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 Mercedes-Benz was properly restrained and uninjured.
As part of the ongoing investigation, toxicology samples were obtained from Brassieur and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz for analysis.
