A driver was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on La. 384 just south of Granger Road.

Louisiana State Police Sgt. Derek Senegal said the driver of a 2008 Nissan Maxima was traveling south on La. 384. For reasons unknown, the Nissan traveled off the left side of the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the Nissan traveled through a ditch and struck a large utility pole becoming engulfed in flames as a result of the crash.

The unidentified driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Senegal said.  Positive identification for the driver is pending.

Seat belt usage is unknown due to the extent of damage to the Nissan, Senegal said.

A toxicology sample was obtained and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troop D has investigated 21 fatal crashes resulting in 23 deaths in 2023.