Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a one-vehicle crash on Hwy. 156, West of Gum Springs Road on Dec. 29 around 10:30 pm. The crash claimed the life of Danny Smith, 19 of Campti.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Toyota Tundra, driven by Smith, was traveling westbound on Louisiana Highway 156. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota left the roadway, overturned serval times, before becoming engulfed in flames.

Smith, restraint usage unknown, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. Toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.