Bicyclist Killed in Hammond Hit-and-Run / Arrest Made

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 33-year-old Warren Seither of Hammond for Fatality Hit and Run that occurred this past weekend.

On Tuesday (March 10, 2026), Seither contacted TPSO to turn himself in. During the arrest, detectives located Seither’s dark purple Toyota Avalon with extreme damage, including a completely busted windshield and half of the front, driver’s side bumper and grill missing (pictured below).

Just after midnight on Monday (March 9, 2026), the TPSO received reports of a crash on Old Covington Highway in the Hammond area involving a bicyclist. Unfortunately, the victim, identified as 32-year-old Shawn Paul Schech of Hammond, died from his injuries. The vehicle that hit Schech, now known to be driven by Seither, did not stop.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker is also reminding the public about roadway safety.

• If you’re a motorist, remember to share the road with bicyclists and only pass them when you can do so with at least 3-feet of space between you and them.

• If you’re a bicyclist, remember to follow all traffic signals and signs and always ride as far to the right as possible, in the same direction with traffic.

• If you’re a pedestrian, be sure to walk on the shoulder and in the opposite direction of traffic.

• Bicyclists and pedestrians should always wear light clothing for increased visibility and should use reflective gear when traveling at night.