PONCHATOULA, La. (WAFB) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Tangipahoa Parish Saturday afternoon, November 15, troopers said.

According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 22 near N. Thibodeaux Road and claimed the life of Caleb Milton, 28, of Ponchatoula.

A preliminary investigation revealed that Milton was going east on his motorcycle on Highway 22, while a Jeep and Nissan were traveling west.

The driver of the Jeep tried to turn left directly into the path of Milton, causing Milton’s motorcycle to strike the Jeep, troopers said. They added that Milton’s motorcycle then crossed over the center line and crashed head-on into the Nissan.

According to LSP, Milton was rushed to a hospital and died from his injuries. He was wearing a DOT-approved he

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