New Orleans, LA – UPDATE: Man Arrested for Abandoned Car Causing Injuries on I-10

New Orleans, LA (June 29, 2019) – Louisiana State Police have taken a 27-year-old man into custody after a car fire resulted in a vehicle collision on I-10. The incident happened on Thursday, June 27^th, at mile marker 218, outside of Kenner. The accident resulted in the closure of the Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge that morning.

The man in custody is Antoine Reid, who abandoned a stolen vehicle that had caught on fire on I-10 westbound. 

State Police reported injuries were sustained when a car collided with the abandoned car fire traveling westbound on I-10. 

Reid was taken to Charles Parish Correctional Center and arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, obstruction of a roadway, not having a driver’s license, and careless operation, along with having many outstanding warrants.

The crash is currently under investigation by officials at this time. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Vehicle Collisions in Baton Rouge

In Louisiana, deadly car wrecks happen every day.

Unfortunately, even in the event victims survive the accident, a large percentage of drivers and passengers experience severe injuries after being harmed in a car wreck.

The consequences of these incidents can be terrifying, and many people lose their lives as a result of reckless actions or impaired driving on the highways in Louisiana.

For the past 25 years, the team at Fisher Injury Lawyers has been helping victims begin the recovery process by recovering lost compensation after being harmed in a car wreck. If a loved one has been lost in a car accident, call us at 225-766-1234 to discuss your case today. 

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyer is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state and our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid these accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics or your case, and we wish the best for all those affected by these accidents.