Published: 10-27-2025 | Category: Troop L
Hammond – On October 27, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 55 near LA Hwy 40 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash ultimately claimed the life of a pedestrian whose identity is being withheld pending identification and notification of next of kin.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling northbound on Interstate 55 in the left lane. At the same time, a pedestrian was also traveling northbound in the left lane of Interstate 55. For reasons still under investigation, the Hyundai struck the pedestrian in the roadway. After the initial crash and before emergency personnel arrived on the scene, a 2020 Freightliner traveling northbound on Interstate 55 struck the pedestrian in the roadway.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The drivers of the Hyundai and the Freightliner, who were properly restrained, were not injured. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were collected from both drivers and the pedestrian for analysis.
Louisiana State Police urge both pedestrians and motorists to remain alert and aware of their surroundings while on or near roadways. Crashes involving pedestrians are often preventable when basic safety measures are observed. Pedestrians are encouraged to wear reflective clothing, utilize well-lit areas, walk facing oncoming traffic, and minimize distractions. Walking along an interstate is prohibited under Louisiana law, except in emergency situations.
Contact Information:
Trooper Marc Gremillion
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop L
Phone: (985) 302-9272
[email protected]