Loranger, LA – Louisiana State Police (LSP) report that on Wednesday afternoon June 5, 2024 shortly after 3:30 p.m., Troopers from LSP Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 443 near Chappepeela Road in Tangipahoa Parish.

The crash claimed the life of 43-year-old Jill Tarver of Hammond.

The initial investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Tarver was southbound on LA Hwy 443 in a 2014 Toyota Camry. For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota traveled off the roadway and struck a tree.

Tarver was unrestrained and sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. She was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Tarver’s passenger was properly restrained and sustained moderate injuries as a result of the crash. The passenger was transported from the scene to a local hospital. A routine toxicology sample was obtained from Tarver for analysis as a part of the ongoing investigation.

While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that properly wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain buckled up. Properly wearing your seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save your life and reduce crash injuries.