Covington, LA – Man Killed in Fatal Accident on LA-437 Monday Night

Covington, LA (July 24, 2019) – Police responded to the scene of a fatal accident that took place on LA-437, also known as Lee Road, and took the life of one person in Covington.

According to police, the accident took place when 56-year-old Edward Sharp Jr. was driving his 2000 Toyota RAV4 southbound on the roadway around midnight on Monday. Police say that he went around a left-hand curve and crashed into a ditch.

The vehicle struck the ditch and collided head-on into a steep embankment. At the time of the crash, police said that Sharp was not properly restrained and suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

The accident investigation is ongoing at this time.

Our sincerest condolences are genuinely extended to the family and friends of Edward Sharp Jr.

Fatal Accidents in Louisiana 

Single-vehicle collisions are some of the most common accidents that take place on Louisiana roadways, with 60% of collisions accounting for them every year. In 2017, it was reported that approximately 760 fatalities took place on Louisiana roads and many others were injured in these crashes. These accidents take place for many reasons, including impairment, distractions, speeding, and more. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal Louisiana crash, you have rights to compensation at this time.

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