The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. on Highway 90 and John Ralston. It has since then caused major backups after authorities closed the highway in both directions.
A medical examiner arrived at the scene at about 6:30 a.m. and confirmed one person dead.
You are advised to use U.S. 90 or I-10 as an alternate route.
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