Louisiana Tragedy: Man Struck and Pinned Against Trailer in Shocking Accident

Louisiana law enforcement officials say a man was killed while he was working on the side of a road trying to load some equipment.

What Do We Know About This Crash?

Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Casey Wallace with the Public Affairs Section of State Police says the situation began at around 7:40 on Friday, March 21, when a 46-year-old man was trying to load a piece of heavy machinery onto a trailer.

Wallace says Jason Tipton was parked in the southbound lane of a highway and standing behind his trailer.

What Did The Preliminary Investigation Reveal?

Officials say even though they have conducted a preliminary investigation, they have yet to determine why a truck on the southbound side of the highway failed to stop for the situation.

Wallace says the driver, 68-year-old Edwin Tillery, rear-ended the trailer.

When the crash happened, Tipton was hit and then pinned under the trailer.

What Information Is Know About The Driver?

According to the investigation, the driver of the truck, Tillery, was not wearing a seatbelt. He received injuries when the crash happened.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

As is routine in a fatal crash, a routine toxicology sample was taken from Tillery for analysis at a lab.

What Do State Police Officials Want Drivers To Remember?

• Never drive when you are impaired by any substance.
• Letting things distract you while driving can lead to fatal consequences.
• Inattention while driving is the leading cause of fatal crashes in the state.
• All people in a vehicle must be buckled up at all times.
• The investigation into the crash on Louisiana Highway 569 is still under investigation. 

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