New Orleans, LA – 7 Injured, 2 Critical after 2-Vehicle Crash along Chef Menteur Hwy

New Orleans, LA (June 6, 2019) – This afternoon, seven people sustained injuries, leaving two in critical condition, after a two-vehicle accident along the Chef Menteur Highway, near Papania Drive.

Officers from the New Orleans Police Department explained that a gold Kia sedan had been heading eastbound along Chef Menteur and executed a left turn on Papania Drive. Without warning, the vehicle collided with a black Nissan SUV, that had been heading westbound. As a result of the impact, the Nissan’s hood was smashed and the Kia was ripped apart, its trunk lying in front of the scene.

A little before 1:00 p.m., EMS officials were dispatched to the scene of the crash. Reports confirm that the emergency teams took five victims to nearby hospitals, while the two victims with critical injuries were sent to the University Medical Center’s trauma unit.

Authorities have not confirmed how many people were in each vehicle during the crash and have not revealed if any pedestrians had been injured as well.

No details about the victims’ identities or the extent of their injuries have been disclosed.

We wish the victims of the accident a swift and steady recovery from their injuries. Our thoughts are with them.

Two-Vehicle Accidents in New Orleans

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 your loved one has sustained injuries or was killed in a car accident caused by the negligence or impairment of another driver, you and your family members may be entitled to compensation. In this case, it would be 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 have won $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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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.