Tickfaw, Louisiana - A fatal three-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish on October 15, 2024, claimed the lives of two Independence, Louisiana residents, Devarious Robinson, 26, and Joe Pittman, 64. The incident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. on LA Hwy 1064 at Greco Road, prompting an investigation by the Louisiana State Police Troop L.

According to preliminary findings, Robinson was driving a 2015 Chrysler 300 northbound on Greco Road toward LA Hwy 1064. At the same time, a 2020 GMC Sierra was traveling eastbound on LA Hwy 1064, while a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse was heading westbound on the same highway. For reasons still under investigation, the Chrysler entered the intersection and traveled directly into the path of the GMC, resulting in a collision that struck the Chrysler on the driver's side. Debris from the crash then struck the Chevrolet.

Robinson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Pittman, also unrestrained and a rear-seat passenger in the Chrysler, was pronounced deceased as well. The driver of the GMC, who was properly restrained, along with two properly restrained passengers, sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Chevrolet Traverse was uninjured and provided a breath sample that tested 0.000g%, indicating no presence of alcohol.

As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology tests were performed on the drivers of the Chrysler and the GMC. These tests aim to determine the presence of any substances that may have contributed to the crash.