Baton Rouge, LA – Authorities Reopen I-10 After Crash Near Port Allen

Baton Rouge, LA (August 9, 2019) – Late in the morning of August 9, 2019, an accident occurred on the I-10, closing all Eastbound lanes. The lanes were opened later that afternoon.

Based on the initial report, the crash occurred before 11:57 a.m. at the junction of I-10 and LA-415 in Port Allen. After the accident, emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene to render aid to the victims and clear the debris from the road. Victims with more serious injuries were transported to local area hospitals for treatment of their injuries.

As of 1:57 p.m., the Eastbound I-10 lanes were reopened by authorities for public access.

Initial reports confirm that the wreck caused injuries to at least one of the individuals involved in the accident. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, and the number of injured victims has not been released.

Our thoughts are with the victims of the accident and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Traffic Accident in Baton Rouge

Car accidents can occur without warning and completely turn victims’ lives upside down. Incidents of this nature can be terrifying, and many people lose their lives as a result of negligence or impaired driving along roadways in Louisiana. In 2017, 760 traffic fatalities took place in the State of Louisiana, with 488 of these deaths involving passengers. In 212 cases that same year, alcohol was a factor behind the crashes.

If you or a loved one has sustained injuries in a car accident caused by the negligence or impairment of another driver, you and your family members may be entitled to compensation. When you are involved in a car accident, it is in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in personal injury claims and car accident cases. For over 25 years, our team at Fisher Injury Lawyers has collected over $125,000,000 for our clients and has won more than 98% of our cases over these two decades. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact us at 225-766-1234.

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