ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash in Abita Springs that happened Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, and claimed the lives of two people. According to the LSP, troopers with began the investigation around 6:45 a.m. after receiving report of the crash on Louisiana Highway 36 near Kipp Road. Homicide investigation underway after teen fatally shot in New Orleans East The initial investigation showed that 67-year-old Jeanna Dysart, of Abita Springs, was driving a 2019 Honda Fit east on Highway 36 when, at the same time, 29-year-old Samantha Gaines, of Pearl River, was driving a 2020 GMC Acadia west. LSP officials said the Honda crossed the centerline and hit the GMC head-on. Dysart was reportedly unrestrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. Gaines was also pronounced dead at the scene, and her restraint use is unknown. New Orleans tax preparer pleads guilty to tax, COVID fraud Part of the highway was closed while troopers investigated the crash and has since reopened. According to the LSP, a child was also in the GMC at the time of the crash. The child sustained moderate injuries and was helped by passing driver until they could be taken to a hospital. LSP officials said the investigation is ongoing, and routine toxicology samples were collected. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Hurricane Milton strengthens back to Category 5, wind field to double in size before landfall iPhone update allows users to text for help when there's no cell service. How it works VIDEO: Hurricane hunters take turbulent trip through Milton Food fight: Trump's Mar-a-lago turkey burger vs. Harris' cornbread dressing Plane evacuating people from Hurricane Milton crashes after takeoff