Covington, LA — December 18, 2022, one person died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish.
Authorities say the incident happened Sunday along I-12 near Highway 21. Preliminary investigation suggests the victim was traveling east on the highway when their vehicle became disabled for unknown reasons and stopped in the left lane. Reports indicate the car’s lights weren’t on when an eastbound semi-truck approached from behind and rear-ended it. The impact caused the car to catch fire and become fully engulfed in flames.
The car’s driver died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
The investigation continues but the truck driver is not suspected of impairment.
No further information is available at this time.