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Mississippi man dies in crash on I-59 in Louisiana

By Sethanie Smith Jul 14, 2025 | 10:41 AM

SLIDELL, La. (WJTV) – A Mississippi man was killed during a crash in Louisiana.

According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred on Interstate 59 near the Interstate 12 interchange in St. Tammany Parish around 10:00 a.m. on July 12.

The victim was identified as Barry D. Stockstill, 64, of Picayune. Troopers said Stockstill was driving a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer pulling a trailer northbound on I-59. They said the vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned.

Stockstill sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Troopers said a passenger received moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The crash remains under investigation.