HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - A person was hit and killed while walking on I-12 in Tangipahoa Parish, troopers said.

According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, October 13, and claimed the life of Dentreal A. Mouton, 24, of Lafayette.

Just before the crash happened, Mouton was walking in the left westbound lane of I-12 near LA Highway 1249, troopers said. They added that at the same time, a Honda Accord was also headed westbound and struck Mouton in the roadway.

Mouton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The driver of the Honda was not hurt.

According to LSP, as part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were collected from Mouton and the driver of the Honda for analysis.

Troopers are urging drivers and pedestrians to be al

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