Last night, shortly after 7:30 p.m., Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 1078 near LA Hwy 1077 in St. Tammany Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 41 YO Lance Husser of Ponchatoula.
The initial investigation revealed that Husser was westbound on LA Hwy 1078 in a 2010 Dodge Avenger. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge traveled off the roadway and impacted a large tree. After impacting the tree, the Dodge became engulfed in flames.
Despite the driver being properly restrained; Husser sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. Husser was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
As part of the ongoing investigation, a toxicology sample was obtained from Husser for analysis.
