ST. LANDRY PARISH - A 23-year-old Port Barre man was killed in a St. Landry Parish wreck on LA Highway 742 Thursday night.

According to Louisiana State Police, Jonathon Paul Whaley lost his life in the single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 742 near Odom Avenue.

The deadly incident occurred when the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado failed to negotiate a curve, went off-road, and crashed into a tree.

Whaley was pronounced deceased at the scene by the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office.

State Police say the tragic crash remains under investigation.