Ponchatoula – Last night (May 3, 2024), shortly before 9:30 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist on LA Hwy 445 near Stepp Road in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 67-year-old William Edwards Jr. of Ponchatoula. The initial investigation revealed that Edwards Jr. was on a bicycle attempting to cross LA Hwy 445. At the same time, a 2003 Toyota Camry was northbound on LA Hwy 445. For reasons still under investigation, the bicycle traveled into the northbound lane of LA Hwy 445, directly into the path of the Toyota and was struck by the Toyota. Edwards Jr. sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Toyota was properly restrained and was uninjured. Routine toxicology samples were collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Slidell – This morning (May 4, 2024), shortly after 3:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. Hwy 190 near Cross Creek Drive in St. Tammany Parish. The crash claimed the life of 18-year-old Helgin Tian of Slidell. The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Tian was northbound on U.S. Hwy 190 in a 2004 Chevrolet Express. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet struck a bridge guardrail and overturned. Tian was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, and was pronounced deceased on the scene. A routine toxicology sample was obtained from Tian for analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.
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