Baton Rouge Police Officer Russell Kiger was killed Friday morning in a traffic crash on Interstate 10 near Gross Tete. Kiger was off-duty in a personal vehicle with his cousin. Both died at the scene.

Kiger was a 2-year veteran of the department and a former Deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Funeral arrangements are pending.

“This is horrible, tragic loss for the Kiger family and for our department as well,” said Chief Jeff LeDuff. “Please keep Russell’s loved ones and fellow officers in your prayers.”

The crash investigation is being conducted by Louisiana State Police.