TANGIPAHOA, La. (WGNO) — A Hammond girl is lifeless following a crash that occurred in Tangipahoa Parish on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Based on the Louisiana State Police, troopers began investigating the two-vehicle crash, which occurred on LA Freeway 22 close to Edwards Street, round 8:10 p.m.

The preliminary investigation confirmed that 65-year-old Peggy J. Williams was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer east on the freeway when, concurrently, a 2011 Ford F-150, pushed by Kody A. Lacour, of Picayune, Mississippi, was heading west.

For causes which can be nonetheless being investigated, the Chevrolet crossed the centerline of the freeway and hit the Ford head-on.

LSP officers stated Williams was unrestrained and was critically injured within the crash. She was taken to an area hospital the place she later died. Lacour was additionally unrestrained however solely sustained minor accidents and denied therapy.

Troopers report that Lacour was allegedly impaired when the crash occurred. He was arrested and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail the place he’s being charged with first offense DWI and obstruction of a court docket order.

The crash occurred whereas roads have been nonetheless below the consequences of Louisiana’s latest winter storm, and Troopers say that they’re protecting the situations in thoughts as attainable contributing elements whereas the investigation continues.

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