Man killed in St. Bernard Parish crash

ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. ( WGNO ) — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a man dead in St. Bernard Parish on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

The LSP reported that the crash happened on Louisiana 46 near Francke Place around 8:30 p.m.

LSP officials said 23-year-old Kerry Guerra Jr. was driving a Chevrolet east on Louisiana 46 while a Dodge was driving in front of him. The Chevrolet then reportedly hit the back of the Dodge, drove off the road and hit a tree.

Guerra suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

According to the LSP, Guerra was not restrained at the time of the crash.

The driver of the Dodge was reportedly wearing a seatbelt and was uninjured.

LSP officials said the investigation is ongoing, and routine toxicology samples were collected.

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