Grosse Tête, LA – Truck Driver Dies In Four-Vehicle Crash On West I-10 And LA Hwy. 77

Grosse Tête, LA (July 25, 2019) – Local authorities recently confirmed that a truck driver had died as a result of an accident involving four 18-wheeler semi-trucks in the area of Iberville Parish today, July 25, 2019.

Based on the primary police report, 82-year-old Robert McCarty (a resident of Caldwell, Texas) and another driver had been involved in a wreck and (as a result) had pulled their semi-trucks to the west side of Interstate 10. At the same time, 35-year-old Datril Dunbar (a resident of Sebring, Florida) was driving a 2014 Freightliner along the same route and was tailing a 2018 Freightliner. For indeterminate reasons, Dunbar slammed his vehicle into the rear of the 2018 truck and subsequently plowed into the semi-trucks of McCarthy and the second stalled driver.

Authorities confirmed that McCarty, who had exited his semi-truck, suffered traumatic injuries during the violent impact. Dunbar and the other two drivers were wearing seatbelts and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Louisiana investigators do not believe impairment was a probable cause of this crash, but officers will be taking samples as part of toxicology tests.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Robert McCarty at this time.  Our thoughts are with the injured truck drivers and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal Four-Vehicle Accident in Iberville Parish

Ultimately, semi-truck accidents are among some of the most violent and unpredictable crashes that can take place along the roadways of America. Although the numbers have been steadily declining since 2006, Louisiana still boasts a relatively high rate of truck-related accidents in contrast to other U.S. states, with a rate of 89 fatal truck accidents in 2016 alone.

If you have sustained injuries in a semi-truck accident caused by wrongdoing and negligence, you and you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. In this case, it would be in your best interest to speak with a Louisiana attorney who is knowledgeable in personal injury claims and 18-wheeler accidents. 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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