ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle in St. Tammany Parish on Wednesday, Nov. 27. According to the Louisiana State Police, troopers with Troop L began investigating the crash, which happened on US Highway 11 near 5th Avenue, around 11:45 p.m. ‘Major’ arrest made in New Orleans drug bust The initial investigation shows that a 2008 Nissan Titan was reportedly heading north on the highway when 61-year-old Samuel Harris Jr., of Slidell, was walking in the same lane as the truck. For reasons that are still being investigated, the truck hit Harris, who was fatally injured and was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the Nissan was properly restrained and uninjured. Routine toxicology samples were taken from both him and Harris as part of the ongoing investigation. 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 Much cooler weather moving in Bayou Beer Garden raising donations for Mid-City fire victim Albertsons voluntarily recalls some deli and produce items Is your turkey dry? This might be why Shreveport first responders collecting toys for children in need