NATCHITOCHES - State troopers are investigating a single vehicle crash that left one dead Saturday night on LA Hwy 153.

State Police say around 7 p.m. a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by 32-year-old Zantere Smith, was traveling south on Louisiana Highway 153.

For unknown reasons, Smith lost control of the SUV, exited the right side of the roadway, and collided with a tree. Smith sustained fatal injuries during the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A toxicology sample was obtained and submitted for analysis.

The crash remains under investigation.