Published: 06-25-2026 | Category: Fatal Crash
Folsom – On June 23, 2026, at 10:40 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 40 near North Factory Road in St. Tammany Parish. The crash claimed the life of 70 year old Wanda L. Stegeman of Folsom.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Toyota RAV4, driven by Stegeman, was traveling west on LA Highway 40. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota veered off the roadway and collided head-on with a tree. Following the crash, the vehicle caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames.
Stegeman, who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased on scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained for analysis.
Troopers remind motorists of the importance of making responsible decisions while operating a motor vehicle. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every occupant of a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, remain properly restrained at all times. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death.
Contact Information:
Trooper Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (985) 893-6250
[email protected]