HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — A Hammond man is dead after crashing his Freightliner truck in Washington Parish. Louisiana State Police reported that at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 38 near Maple Cemetary Road. New pics released of accused Chalmette Christmas vandal An investigation revealed that 31-year-old Michael Parker was headed west on the highway when, for unknown reasons, he ran off the right side of the road causing the vehicle to overturn. Troopers say Parker was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was partially ejected. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. The Freightliner passenger was wearing a seatbelt but suffered minor injuries. They were taken to a hospital for treatment. Ten charged in New Orleans staged crashes including prominent lawyers, business owner According to troopers, toxicology results are pending as the crash remains under investigation. "Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making responsible decisions while operating a motor vehicle," said LSP Troop L. 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 Baton Rouge man charged with murder in connection with Keke Doucet case Why a circuit-rider preached with his fists in 1814 Louisiana Dick Van Dyke, Cher among those forced to flee Malibu homes in wake of wildfire Ohio lawmaker proposes bill to make ‘flag planting’ in Ohio State stadium a felony Luigi Mangione's fingerprints match water bottle found near shooting: sources