Tragedy struck Tangipahoa Parish on Tuesday as a three-car crash resulted in two fatalities. Louisiana State Police are actively investigating the incident that happened around 5:05 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 1064 at Greco Road. Two residents of Independence, Devarious Robinson, 26, and Joe Pittman, 64, were pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Louisiana State Police, both individuals were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident, as reported by WGNO.
The sequence of events leading up to the crash began when Robinson, driving a Chrysler, entered the intersection and into the path of an eastbound GMC Sierra. The impact was severe as the GMC struck the Chrysler on the driver's side, leading to Robinson and his passenger Pittman incurring fatal injuries. Further details provided by WWLTV indicate that a Chevrolet Traverse, driving on the westbound lane, was also struck by debris from the collision.
Survivors of the crash included the driver of the GMC and two passengers, who sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The driver of the Chevrolet was reportedly uninjured and cooperated with the authorities by providing a breath sample that tested 0.000g%, as mentioned in the WGNO report. Local law enforcement is currently conducting routine toxicology tests on the drivers involved in the fatal crash to uncover further details.
This devastating incident has led to increased focus on the importance of using seatbelts. The Louisiana State Police reminded the public of the significant role seatbelts play in protecting vehicle occupants during collisions. For the latest developments on this story, stay tuned to WDSU, which is closely following the State Police's investigation.
