ST. CHARLES PARISH, LA – One person died early Friday morning when his vehicle collided with a box truck on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge, WDSU News 6 reports.
Police say the incident happened around 2:30 a.m. near milepost 216.5.
The initial investigation showed that a speeding 2012 Toyota Prius collided with the rear of a 2019 International box truck. The driver of the Toyota died at the scene of the crash after his vehicle ignited.
The driver of the box truck did not sustain injuries in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation with law enforcement.
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