New Orleans, LA – Officer Struck On I-10 At Twin Span Bridge

New Orleans, LA (August 19, 2019) – The New Orleans Police Department reports that an officer was injured by a vehicle on Interstate 10. The officer while parked on the shoulder investigating another officer’s single-vehicle accident. He was the third car traveling eastbound on I-10. The accident happened on Monday, August 19, near New Orleans.

The crash occurred around 8:50 a.m. on the Twin Span bridge to Slidell. The other officer was uninjured in the accident. The description of the car that struck the officer’s patrol vehicle is not known at this time.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. No other information is readily available. 

Our thoughts are with the injured officer’s family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Highway Shoulder Wrecks in Louisiana

Studies show that nearly 12 percent of all interstate highway collisions take place on the shoulder of the roadway. Every year, this comes out to 600 deaths, and thousands of injuries, caused by crashes on the shoulder across the country. A majority of these accidents are caused by a lack of visibility on the road that prevents a driver from seeing a vehicle on the side of the road. 

Shoulder accidents are often caused by reckless drivers who are not paying attention to the roadway. The distracted drivers are not paying attention, causing them to harm themselves and others in traffic accidents. Victims of a negligent driver must protect their legal rights after being injured in a crash by calling a trained Louisiana car crash attorney.

When you are fighting for your just compensation after an accident, you need experienced legal representation on your side. Fisher Injury Lawyers has recovered millions for our clients. Call us today at (225) 766-1234 if you or a loved one has been injured by another driver. 

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 Lawyers 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. 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 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 of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.