AMITE, La. — The Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 61-year-old Kentwood native Corey Denney early Tuesday morning.
According to the LSP, the incident occurred at approximately 5:40 a.m. on LA Highway 16 near Pine Meadow Road in Tangipahoa Parish.
During the initial investigation, police believe Denney's 1998 Toyota Tundra traveled off the road and overturned. Police said Denney was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of his crash and suffered fatal injuries.
He was taken to the hospital for treatment, but later died.
As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained from Denney for analysis.
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