Louisiana

Firefighter Injured in Accident at I-10 in Lafayette, LA

Published on: March 14, 2022

Date of Accident
March 10, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-10, Lafayette, LA, USA

What Happened

Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that injured a firefighter at I-10 in Lafayette, LA on March 10th, 2022. Police say it happened around 8:30 p.m. According to investigators, a vehicle reportedly veered from the road  to avoid an 18-wheeler operated by an alleged intoxicated driver. The firefighter reportedly jumped from the vehicle to avoid the oncoming truck, suffering a 20-foot fall. The firefighter was hospitalized with serious injuries. The truck driver, operated by 51-year-old Nathan A. Martin, faces failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, open alcohol container, OWI and vehicular negligent injuring. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Louisiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
18-Wheeler, Nissan Rogue
Road/Highway
I-10
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle drove off an overpass to avoid an 18-wheeler operated by an alleged intoxicated driver

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