Man dies following two-car accident in Edgard Near New Orleans Louisiana

Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop C are investigating a two-car accident that took the life of a Harvey man. The accident occurred Sunday, just before 6:30 a.m. on Hwy 3127 near Hwy 640 in Edgard. The deceased victim has been identified as 29-year-old Carl Sanders.Police say that Sanders was driving a car north on Hwy 3127 when he struck a big rig truck that pulled out onto the highway, from a private drive. The driver of the truck, Titus Stewart of Reserve, was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident and received no injuries. Sanders was not wearing his seat belt and was transported to Thibodaux Regional Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe that speed and heavy fog were factors in the crash. Police believe that alcohol is not a factor, but results from a routine toxicology test are pending. An autopsy will be performed by the St. John Parish Coroner's Office.