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New Orleans, LA – Emergency Units Respond To Crash At US-90 & LA-47

New Orleans, LA (August 18, 2019) – Emergency units were at the scene of a wreck that happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 18th. The multi-vehicle crash occurred around 3:09 a.m. by local sources. 

The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, as is the number of injured victims. Initial reports confirm that the wreck caused injury to at least one person involved. Emergency personnel treated injured victims at the scene that needed only minor medical treatment. Those who needed additional treatment were transported to local area hospitals for further treatment.  

The condition of the involved parties was not reported. Emergency units responded to the accident in order to clear the roadway of wreckage after the crash. The highway was cleared around 4:21 a.m.

More information about the collision will be released as the investigation continues into the incident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Highway Shoulder Crashes in Louisiana

New Orleans, LA - Emergency Units Respond To Crash At US-90 & LA-47The shoulders of a roadway are dangerous to both pedestrians and motorists alike. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, around 12 percent of all deadly highway accidents take place on the shoulder. This amounts to around 600 people being killed each year in shoulder collisions. 

The victim of shoulder accidents is often a pedestrian being struck by another vehicle standing outside of their disabled vehicle waiting for help. Due to this fact, people are critically injured when they are involved in a shoulder accident. These crashes can result in life-changing injuries for those involved.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, we understand that recovery after a crash is difficult. Our trained Louisiana car crash attorneys have helped countless victims obtain the settlements they deserve after an accident. Call us today at (225) 766-1234 to see how we can help you. 

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