Man killed in 3-vehicle crash on Ponchatoula highway
PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on LA-22 in Tangipahoa Parish.
The Wednesday morning crash occurred when Andrew Monistere, 59, reportedly crossed his 2014 Chevrolet Camaro into oncoming traffic on LA-22 near West Timberlane Drive. One car, a 2022 Camaro, then veered off the roadway into a ditch. Monistere's car then reportedly hit a pick-up truck head-on.
Monistere was unrestrained and sustained major injuries. He was brought to a hospital before succumbing to his injuries. The driver of the 2022 Camaro was properly restrained and was uninjured. The driver of the truck was also properly restrained, sustaining moderate injuries.
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State Police are still investigating the crash.