Unrestrained Driver Killed in St. Tammany Parish Crash (2)

Covington – This morning, shortly after 10:15 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 21 near LA Hwy 1083 in St. Tammany Parish. The crash claimed the life of 25-year-old Jonathan Brister of Covington.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred as a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Brister, was northbound on LA Hwy 21. At the same time, a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on LA Hwy 21. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet Cruze traveled across the centerline and struck the Chevrolet Silverado head-on.

Brister was unrestrained. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries, and was transported to a local hospital. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce crash injuries.

Contact Information:
Trooper First Class William Huggins
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
[email protected]
Office: (985) 893-6250