A 36-year-old man from Covington, Louisiana died in a car crash on Interstate 12. The man, identified as Treddis Russell, collided with the back of an 18-wheeler truck while driving his 2004 Toyota Camry. Despite wearing a seat belt, Russell suffered fatal injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured. The Louisiana State Police is investigating the incident and collected toxicology samples from both drivers. Motorists are reminded not to drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Ken Daley reported
A 36-year-old man from Covington, Louisiana, died in a car accident on Interstate 12 on Saturday night. According to Louisiana State Police, Treddis Russell crashed his 2004 Toyota Camry into the back of an 18-wheeler while driving eastbound on I-12. The driver of the truck had slowed down due to traffic congestion when the collision occurred. Despite wearing a seat belt, Russell sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler was uninjured and also wearing a seat belt. The crash is currently under investigation, and toxicology samples were collected from both drivers. Louisiana State Police reminded motorists to never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted..
A tragic incident occurred on Interstate 12 in Covington, Louisiana, resulting in the death of a 36-year-old man named Treddis Russell. According to Louisiana State Police, Russell’s car collided with the back of an 18-wheeler that was traveling in front of him late Saturday night. The collision took place near La. Hwy. 1077 in St. Tammany Parish, around 10 p.m. It was reported that the driver of the 18-wheeler had slowed down due to traffic congestion, and for reasons that are still being investigated, Russell’s Toyota Camry crashed into the trailer of the Kenworth truck.
Despite wearing a seat belt, Russell sustained fatal injuries and tragically passed away at the crash scene. However, the driver of the 18-wheeler, who was also wearing a seat belt, remained uninjured. As part of the crash investigation, routine toxicology samples were collected from both drivers to analyze any potential contributing factors. The Louisiana State Police also took the opportunity to remind motorists about the importance of never driving impaired, fatigued, or distracted.
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