CENTRAL — One person was killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler at the intersection of Joor and Lovett roads in Central.

The crash happened shortly before 10 a.m. Two people were taken to a hospital where 87-year-old Gary Chapman of Baton Rouge passed away. 

According to Central Police, an SUV hit the backside of an 18-wheeler, and the occupants of the SUV were taken to the hospital. 

Joor Road was shut down between Lovett and Hooper roads. It reopened shortly after 1 p.m. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies assisted in navigating traffic.