ST. ROSE - A St. Rose resident passed away Tuesday while being treated for injuries sustained in an October 1 crash.

According to Louisiana State Police, 85-year-old Pat Kennedy was injured when the Ford F-150 she was driving along LA Hwy 48 ran off road and into a ditch before crashing into a tree.

Police say Kennedy was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and suffered severe injuries.

She was rushed to a local hospital for treatment and succumbed to her injuries Tuesday.

The tragic crash remains under investigation at this time, police say.