July 20, 2019 St Tammany Parish, LA – Man Killed In Crash With Tractor On I-12 Near Mandeville St Tammany Parish, LA (July 20, 2019) – A man from Brusly was killed in an accident on Wednesday morning, July 17th. The crash took place on Interstate 12 near Mandeville, east of LA-59. Louisiana State Police claim that the victim left the roadway where he struck a parked tractor. The identity of the deceased has been revealed as 39-year-old Gary Mercer Jr. The accident happened at around 10:00 a.m. when Mercer left the roadway for undefined reasons. Although Mercer was properly restrained at the time of the accident, local officials report that he was killed in the collision. It is not believed that intoxication was a factor in the crash at this time. Toxicology tests are still pending. No other information was released concerning the incident. An investigation into the crash is currently underway. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Gary Mercer Jr. at this time. Parked Vehicle Injuries in Baton Rouge You may not know it, but parked vehicles can pose a hazard to others on the road. When someone hits a parked car, they risk damage to their vehicle or sustaining serious injuries, like lacerations, head trauma, and even brain injuries. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, those involved could possibly sustain fatal injuries. The experienced Baton Rouge car wreck attorneys at Fisher Injury Lawyers have years of experience helping the families of deceased victims regain compensation for their tragic loss. Call us today at 225-766-1234 if you have lost someone dear to you due to the negligence of another. 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. by Louisiana Accident News Car Accidents, Wrongful Death car crash fatality in Louisiana on i 12, Gary Mercer crash death in Louisiana on interstate 12, St Tammany Parish LA - Man Killed In Crash With Tractor On I-12 Near Mandeville 0 0