On Saturday, shortly before 5:30 AM, Troopers from Troop L responded to a fatal crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 12 West near LA 1249 (Pumpkin Center Rd.) in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash has claimed the life of 77-year-old Michael T. Jones of Jasper, MI. Troopers have determined that the crash occurred as a Mazda 3, driven by 31-year-old Caitlin D. Jones of Mobile, was traveling west on Interstate 12 in the right lane. Jones’ vehicle struck the rear-end of a GMC Sierra pickup truck, driven by Michael Jones, which was also traveling on Interstate 12 West in the right lane. After this impact, both vehicles traveled off the roadway striking trees. Despite wearing a seat belt, Michael Jones sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Caitlin Jones was not wearing a seat belt and received minor injuries. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Impairment is suspected on the part of Caitlin Jones. She was arrested and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail for Vehicular Homicide and other charges.
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