What State Police Say Happened
According to the preliminary investigation, a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Daniel Dennison, 24, of Amite City was traveling east on I-12 in the right lane. A 2024 Mercedes Sprinter van was traveling east in the left lane.
For reasons not yet known, the Cruze moved into the left lane. Both vehicles went into the median and struck the cable barriers.
The Cruze stopped. The Sprinter van overturned into the westbound lanes, where a 2018 tractor-trailer struck it.
The van's driver was wearing a seatbelt; her passenger was not. Both died at the scene. The 18-wheeler's driver and passenger were treated for minor injuries.
Arrest and Charges
Police said Dennison was not wearing a seatbelt and was treated for minor injuries. Investigators believe he was driving while impaired.
After his release from the hospital, he was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on charges of two counts of vehicular homicide, first-offense DWI, careless operation, simple possession of marijuana, no seatbelt, and no insurance.
These charges are allegations. Dennison is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Criminal Charges and Civil Responsibility Are Different Questions
A criminal case asks whether the state can prove a crime. A civil claim asks who is financially responsible for the families' losses. The answer depends on the evidence, not just the arrest.
In a crash with three vehicles and a commercial truck, more than one party and more than one insurance policy may need to be examined.
Evidence That Should Be Preserved Now
This crash involved three vehicles, a cable barrier, and traffic in both directions. Key evidence includes:
- Vehicle data from the Cruze, the Sprinter, and the tractor-trailer, which may show speed, braking, and steering before impact
- Trucking records, including the truck's electronic data, dash camera footage, and driver logs
- Scene evidence, such as tire marks, median and cable barrier damage, and where each vehicle came to rest
- Toxicology results and the final police report once available
- Witness names and any traffic camera or phone video
Our team includes an in-house engineer who can help analyze vehicle data and crash mechanics in cases like this. Learn more about 18-wheeler accident claims.
Insurance Questions
Police listed "no insurance" among the charges. When an at-fault driver has no coverage, other policies may matter, such as uninsured motorist coverage.
Because the victims lived in Ohio, the families may also face questions about which state's insurance rules apply.
Why Families Call Fisher Injury Lawyers
For over 35 years, Bryan Fisher and our team have represented people injured in serious crashes across Louisiana, including 18-wheeler and wrongful death cases. We have recovered over $200 million for our clients, including a $33.5 million result in an 18-wheeler wreck.
**Past results are not a guarantee of future success.
If This Crash Affected Your Family
The families do not need to have every answer today. What matters most early is protecting the evidence before it is lost.
If your family was affected by this I-12 crash, call Fisher Injury Lawyers at (225) 766-1234, available 24/7, or request a free case evaluation online. There is no fee unless we recover money for you. You can also read more about wrongful death claims in Louisiana.
What happens when you call:
1. You tell us what happened: A short call or text. No cost and no obligation.
2. We explain your options: Deadlines, next steps, and what to avoid saying to insurers.
3. We get to work: If we can help, we preserve the evidence and handle the insurance companies.
Sources
- Louisiana First News / WVLA, via Yahoo News: Man arrested, accused of vehicular homicide after fatal crash in Livingston Parish (Nov. 8, 2026)
- Driver Arrested for Vehicular Homicide Following I-12 Multi-Vehicle Crash That Killed Two (Nov. 7, 2026)
This article is based on preliminary police information and later news reporting. Criminal charges are allegations and do not establish civil liability. This article provides general information and is not legal advice.
Decades of personal injury experience fighting for our clients.
Schedule Consultation