Pineville man dies in Baton Rouge crash

State Police today identified the driver of a pickup truck who lost control on Highland Road west of Pecue Lane and crashed and died Friday night.
Matthew J. Tucker, 28, Pineville, was westbound on Highland Road about 8:30 p.m. when his 2005 Ford pickup drifted off the road to the right.
Tucker overcorrected to the left, crossed both lanes and veered off the road. The truck barreled into a ditch before slamming into several trees, killing Tucker, who was wearing a seat belt.
State Police do not know if impairment was a factor in the crash.