PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – As Hurricane Ida makes its way through the area, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has some bad news to pass on.

The first person has died because of this massive hurricane.

Deputies responded to a home “off of Highway 621 in Prairieville,” around 8:30 p.m.

Members of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and a victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

This is a developing story and more information will be shared as it becomes available.