June 18, 2019 Harvey, LA – 3 Killed in Fatal Wreck on MacArthur Ave at Westbank Expy Harvey, LA (June 17, 2019) – Officials report a suspected drunk driving accident resulted in the death of three victims on Sunday, June 16th. The incident happened in the evening at 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of MacArthur Ave. and the Westbank Expy. The at-fault driver, 40-year-old Todd Williams, was arrested after the accident. Williams struck a group of individuals who were attending to a previous crash on the Westbank Expy. The names of the victims who died in the accident were Claude Williams, William Leinart, and Ivan Chopin. At the time of the collision, Claude Williams had crashed his GMC Yukon, and Leinart and Chopin were rendering aid on the side of the expressway. Todd Williams was also injured in the crash and was hospitalized. The crash is still under investigation, and the toxicology tests are pending. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of Claude Williams, William Leinart, and Ivan Chopin at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with them and Todd Williams and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery. Deadly DUI Collisions in Baton Rouge Louisiana is notorious for drunk driving collisions. 30 percent of all fatal car wrecks in the state were caused by a drunk driver, with 70 percent of the intoxicated motorists being over twice the legal BAC limit. This can be unbearable for the surviving family members. The Baton Rouge drunk driving accident lawyers at Fisher Injury Lawyers have helped countless injured Louisiana residents get the compensation they deserve after being injured by a drunk driver. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a drunk driver, contact us today at 225-766-1234 to discuss the options for your case. 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. by Louisiana Accident News Car Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Wrongful Death Claude Williams William Leinart and Ivan Chopin deadly vehicle wreck in Louisiana on macarthur and westbank, Harvey, LA - 3 Killed in Fatal Wreck on MacArthur Ave at Westbank Expy, Todd Williams fatal car crash accident in Louisiana on Westbank parkway and macarthur avenue 0 0