Published: 03-24-2026 | Category: Troop L
Tangipahoa Parish – On March 23, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 just north of LA Highway 1050 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 37-year-old Kylen R. Wilkens of LaPlace.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Wilkens was driving a 2017 Acura TLX south on Interstate 55. For reasons still under investigation, the Acura ran off the roadway to the right, striking a closed DOTD Scale House.
Wilkens, who was unrestrained, sustained fatal injuries and died on scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were obtained from Wilkens for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while operating motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside 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 mean the difference between life and death.
Contact Information:
Trooper Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (985) 302-9272
[email protected]