Lake Charles, LA – DUI Driver Arrested For Hit & Run Crash On S. Huntington St

Lake Charles, LA (June 1, 2019) – The Sulphur Police Department has reported that a man from Houma has been taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence as well as being involved in a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injuries.

The wreck itself happened earlier in the week on Sunday, May 26^th.  Officials were alerted to a collision in the evening at 8:58 p.m.

The hit-and-run took place at the intersection of South Huntington Street and Cypress Street.

Authorities reported that a car operated by Anfernee Flores collided with the rear of another vehicle who was stopped at a traffic signal. Flores allegedly struck additional vehicles in the intersection while he was attempting to leave the scene. Flores fled the vehicle and was pursued by officials on foot.

At least one person was injured in this incident and required medical attention.  Flores was taken into custody for many different charges.

The investigation into the case is still ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the family of the passengers involved in the accident during this difficult time. We hope for a complete recovery from sustained damages.

Hit-and-Run Crashes In Louisiana

Louisiana is a particularly dangerous state to drive, and this state is the second-worst in the U.S. when it comes to hit-and-run accidents. Louisiana has a fatality rate of between 0.77-0.85 hit-and-run crashes per 100,000 citizens.

Many of these crashes are because of individuals driving under the influence of alcohol, or they can simply be due to driving while distracted.

There were at least 487 passenger-vehicle crashes in the state 2016. These statistics are alarming and enlightening to your danger on the road.  You need to understand that you can find yourself the victim of a car wreck at any time.

Fisher Injury Lawyers has an experienced team of legal professionals who will fight on your side to help your accident claim. Our firm has won more than $125 million for our clients to assist in covering their damages sustained due to a wreck or crash. In the past 20 years, our firm has won over 98% of all our cases. Do not hesitate to contact our offices at 225-766-1234 if you or a loved one needs help after being involved in a car wreck. Talk about your case with an experienced car wreck attorney 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.