ROBERT, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash between two vehicles that left one person dead and partially shut down an interstate on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
According to troopers, the crash happened around 4:27 a.m. on Interstate 12 west near the Robert exit.
Traffic became backed up as troopers reportedly shut down the interstate to allow a medevac for a crash victim. It is unclear who died in the crash and if any others were injured.
Fire and EMS units also responded to the scene.
Around 7 a.m., all lanes of traffic were reopened.
Details of the crash are limited at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.
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