HAMMOND - A pedestrian was killed in an early Monday morning crash around 3 a.m. on Interstate 55 near LA Highway 40 in Tangipahoa Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.

Police said the crash occurred when a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, driving north on Interstate 55, struck a pedestrian who was walking in the left lane. After the initial crash, an 18-wheeler also struck the pedestrian in the roadway.

There were no other reported injuries. The crash is still under investigation.

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