Police Searching for Driver Who Caused Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash on I-10 in Lafayette
Lafayette Police are searching for a driver who fled after causing a fiery 18-wheeler crash that shut down I-10 for hours on Thursday morning.
The crash occurred when a car swerved to avoid another vehicle, colliding with an 18-wheeler, which then burst into flames after hitting the overpass guardrail.
The 18-wheeler driver escaped just before the truck was fully engulfed in flames. Another truck following behind was not directly involved but its driver was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
“There was another 18-wheeler that was following behind,”
Sgt. Robin Green reported.
- The crash shut down I-10 East at I-49 for several hours.
- The driver of the car that caused the crash is still being sought by police.
Author's summary: Police search for driver after fiery crash.