A Mississippi man was killed Monday during a single vehicle crash on LA Hwy 964 in West Feliciana Parish.
According to State Police, Troop A began an investigation into the crash shortly after 11:00 pm on August 2 on LA Hwy 964 west of US Hwy 61.
The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Laverna Howard of McComb, Mississippi.
An initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as Howard was traveling eastbound on LA Hwy 964 in a box truck. For reasons still under investigation, troopers say the truck ran off the roadway to the right and struck a ditch bordering the roadway.
Troopers say it is unclear if Howard was restrained at the time of the crash.
He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.
A toxicology sample was obtained for analysis.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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