An Oakdale man died Tuesday after his vehicle struck an 18-wheeler and burst into flames in Evangeline Parish, according to State Police Troop I.

Luke A. Fontenot, 19, was traveling east on La. 106 just east of Beaver shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday when his 2013 Nissan Rogue struck an 18-wheeler, which was pulling a logging trailer.

The 18-wheeler was backing into a worksite on the north side of La. 106 when Fontenot’s vehicle struck the passenger side diesel tank causing both vehicles to burst into flames.

Fontenot was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Troop I Public Information Officer Trooper First Class Thomas Gossen.

The driver of the 18-wheeler, who was not identified, suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

Troopers were unable to immediately determine if either of the drivers were wearing a seat belt due to the severity of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.