Shortly before 6:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police 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-year-old 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.
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.
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.
