Police on the Northshore are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Madisonville.
"At the request of the Madisonville Police Department, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Traffic Division was called in to investigate a traffic crash which occurred near the intersection of Louisiana Highway 22 and Garden Drive," Sheriff's Captain Scott Lee said in a news release.
He says the specifics surrounding the crash are still under investigation.
"Initial evidence indicates the crash occurred when a Ford F250 crossed the center line of Highway 22 and struck a Chevrolet Tahoe head-on."
Lee said that the driver of the Tahoe was transported to an area hospital where he died.
"Four other passengers of the vehicle were also transported to an area hospital, and one is listed in critical condition.'
St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston has identified the man killed Saturday night as Anthony Louis, 38, of Marrero.
Lee said that the driver of the Ford F250 fled on foot shortly before 10:00pm.
"K-9 deputies were called to the scene in an attempt to locate that driver, but those attempts were unsuccessful."
Investigators are asking for help finding that person.
"Anyone with information about this crash or the identity of the F-250 driver is asked to contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 898-2338."
