HAMMOND, La. — A 6-month-old infant was killed, and a 5-year-old was injured in a crash on US Highway 51 late Friday night in Tickfaw.
The incident happened around 11:50 p.m. on May 22, just south of LA Highway 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish.
According to the Louisiana State Police, a Hyundai Elantra driven by 25-year-old Resjyne N. Griffin of Hammond was traveling north when it veered off the roadway into a ditch and struck a culvert.
Authorities reported that Griffin sustained moderate injuries, while the 5-year-old was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. The 6-month-old, identified as Kaybri Robinson, was also taken to a local hospital, where she died.
Police stated that Griffin exhibited signs of impairment at the scene. Following treatment at the hospital, she was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular negligent injury, no child restraint, careless operation, open container, and no valid driver's license.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.