Benjamin Mixon Obituary-Death News; Roseland Montessori Student Benjamin Mixon Passes Away in Accident
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a tragic incident occurred on LA Highway 1061 near Crawford Road in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, resulting in the death of 13-year-old Benjamin Mixon of Kentwood. The crash, which involved two bicyclists and a Chevrolet Silverado, left one young cyclist dead and another with moderate injuries.
According to the preliminary investigation by Louisiana State Police Troop L, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on LA Hwy 1061, approaching a hillcrest. A
t the same time, Benjamin Mixon and another unidentified bicyclist were also traveling southbound on the same road. For reasons still under investigation, the Chevrolet struck both Mixon and the second bicyclist while they were riding in the southbound lane.
Mixon, who was wearing dark-colored clothing, sustained critical injuries in the crash and was immediately transported to a local hospital. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The second bicyclist, also wearing dark-colored clothing, was injured but reported to have sustained only moderate injuries. This individual was also transported to a hospital for treatment.
The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado, who was properly restrained, was uninjured in the crash. As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained from the driver to determine if alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. However, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.