Geismar, Louisiana - A two-vehicle crash on LA 30 in Ascension Parish claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. near Gateway Drive, according to the Louisiana State Police.

Tina Gettridge, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2022 Dodge Charger, driven by 32-year-old William Kaufman of Baton Rouge, was traveling eastbound on LA 30 when it attempted to pass traffic in the eastbound lane. Kaufman's vehicle entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a 2006 Infiniti M35.

Both occupants of the Dodge were unrestrained during the crash. Kaufman sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the Infiniti, who was properly restrained, also sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.

As part of the ongoing investigation, standard toxicology samples were obtained from the drivers and submitted for analysis. The Louisiana State Police are working to determine the cause of the crash, including why Kaufman's vehicle crossed into the westbound lane.