ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. —

Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly crash that left a Folsom woman dead.

The crash happened on Monday night on LA Hwy 25 near Sweet Olive Lane in St. Tammany Parish and claimed the life of Rachel Bitter, 39, of Folsom. Advertisement

According to a preliminary investigation, a 2015 Ford van was traveling south on LA Hwy 25, at the same time Bitter was traveling northbound on LA Hwy 25.

For reasons still under investigation, the van crossed the centerline into the northbound lane and hit the front left side of Bitter's car.

Bitter sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

The driver of the van sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene.

This is an ongoing

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