DENHAM SPRINGS - A man died after being struck by a vehicle on Florida Boulevard, officials told WBRZ.

The Denham Springs Police Department responded around 1:50 p.m. to a crash on Florida Boulevard at Eugene Street. The pedestrian struck was taken to the hospital with injuries; emergency officials said he was in "critical trauma and not doing well."

At 8 p.m., officials identified the victim as Jody Richards, 21, and said he died as a result of his injuries.

Impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash. No additional information is available at the time.

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