Yesterday morning, shortly after 6:15 a.m., Troopers from State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on I-12 near LA Hwy 434 in St. Tammany Parish.
The crash claimed the life of 68 YO Alton Henry of Hammond.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as a 2024 Volvo VNL, driven by 28 YO Ankit Khanci of Fresno, California, was eastbound on I-12. At the same time a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Henry, was also eastbound directly in front of the Volvo. For reasons still under investigation, the Volvo struck the rear of the Chevrolet. After impact the Chevrolet traveled off the roadway to the right and impacted a large tree.
Henry was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The driver of the Volvo was also unrestrained but was not injured.
Toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers for analysis.
This investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending.
