Sunday, November 3, 2024
Sunday, November 3, 2024

UPDATE: Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash

UPDATE

Lafayette, LA – In regards to Saturday’s fatal 18-Wheeler crash.  The victim has been identified as, Mariano Gonzalez 57, of Pharr, TX. This fatal crash is still currently under investigation.

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Police Department are on the scene of a fatal vehicle crash involving and 18-wheeler. Preliminary investigation indicates the 18-wheeler was traveling Northbound on I-49 just before East Butcher Switch Road. The 18-wheeler collided with an un-occupied abandoned vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway. The 18-wheeler lost control, leaving the roadway. The 18-wheeler came to rest on the service road at 3100 NE Evangeline Thruway near East Butcher Switch. The driver of the 18-wheeler died as a result of the crash.

The Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Division is on scene and the investigation is ongoing.

I-49 Northbound as well as the service road is closed at Pont Des Mouton to all vehicle traffic. Updated information will be provided when available.

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Information provided by the Lafayette Police Department.

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