Baton Rouge, LA – Construction Worker Dies after Collision on I-10

Baton Rouge, LA (June 7, 2019) – A construction worker died after being struck by a vehicle near Mile Marker 134 along I-10, at the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, a little before 5:00 AM on May 22, 2019.

Members of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) had identified the victim as Andrew Torres.

According to the police report, construction crews had shut down a lane on the bridge to conduct repairs on the joints. During that time, Torres had been posting a traffic control sign to the back of a company pickup truck along westbound I-10. Without warning, an oncoming vehicle struck him and crashed into the sign.

As of now, the investigation continues. Officials are currently convinced that impairment was not a probable cause of the crash. Further details will be revealed as more information surfaces.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Andrew Torres. Our thoughts are with them.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Baton Rouge

Men and women endure harsh conditions to repair signs and maintain highways along Louisiana, but the fact of the matter is that construction workers are still putting themselves in harm’s way every time they work along these major roadways. In 2017, an estimated 10 fatal crashes and 11 subsequent deaths occurred in Louisiana, in contrast to a previous 3-year average of 8.3 crashes and 9.3 fatalities in previous analyses.

If your loved one has died in a pedestrian accident and simultaneous workplace accident, you and your family members may be eligible to receive compensation for this unfortunate loss. In this case, it would be in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in wrongful death claims. For over 25 years, our team at Fisher Injury Lawyers have won a collected $125,000,000 for our clients and have 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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