Another collision occurred on I-10 after a previous crash had already caused traffic to slow down. Tragically, a man lost his life when his car collided with an 18-wheeler. Louisiana State Police reported that the semi-truck had come to a stop in the right lane of I-10 heading west, as traffic was halted due to the earlier crash. Unfortunately, the driver behind the semi-truck failed to stop and crashed into the back of the large vehicle.
Late Saturday night on I-10 between Jennings and Egan, the westbound lanes of traffic came to a halt. A tractor-trailer had overturned, blocking both lanes. The situation took a turn for the worse when, just after midnight on Sunday, February 9, a sedan collided with the rear of the 18-wheeler. According to Louisiana State Police Trooper First Class Matt Gaspard from the Public Affairs Section of State Police, this led to the closure of the westbound lanes.
Who Was The Victim Of The Crash?
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The driver of the big rig was wearing a seat belt during the crash and fortunately, he remained unharmed. In accordance with the usual protocol, blood samples were collected from both drivers to determine if any substances had affected their ability to drive.
What Does Louisiana State Police Officials Want Drivers To Know?
Louisiana State Police will continue to investigate this crash. To ensure your safety while driving, please keep the following information in mind:
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- Everyone in a vehicle must be buckled up.
- Never drive when any substance impairs you.
- If you are tired, you should let someone else drive or refrain from driving.
- Never let anything distract you while you are driving.Â
