A Denham Springs man was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on crash on La. 1019 in Livingston Parish, according to state police.

John Cason, 55, was driving north just south of Amite Church Road when his 2015 Mazda 3 crossed the center line and crashed into an oncoming 2017 Nissan Altima. Louisiana State troopers arrived on the scene shortly after 4 p.m.

Cason was unrestrained at the time of the crash and sustained severe injuries, according to troopers. He was transported to a hospital where he died of his injuries.

The driver of the Nissan was wearing their seat belt and sustained moderate injuries.

Impairment is not suspected in this case, but standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis.

It is unclear at this time what caused Cason's Mazda to cross into oncomi

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