Hammond Man Dies in St. Tammany Crash

On Monday evening (November 4, 2019), Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded

to a serious injury crash involving one vehicle on Interstate 12 approximately 3 miles west of LA 1077 in St. Tammany Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 60-year-old John B. Poche of Hammond.

Troopers determined that the crash occurred as Poche was driving a Hyundai Genesis west on Interstate 12 in the right lane. For reasons still under investigation, Poche’s vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left and impacted a tree. Despite being properly restrained, Poche sustained severe injuries in the crash. He was transported to an area hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.