Vinton, LA – Three-Vehicle Accident Involving 18-Wheeler on I-10

Vinton, LA (July 17, 2019) – Around 6:30 p.m. last evening, July 16^th, a three-vehicle accident took place involving an 18-wheeler in Vinton that took one life.

Police have since identified the party whose life was taken as 54-year-old Stephen Duane Bertram.

State Police discovered at the time of the accident that an 18-wheeler driven by 34-year-old Justin Anthony Chong had been traveling east on I-10. The vehicle, for reasons that are not known, ran off the left side of the road, crossing the median and then striking a pickup truck, as well as Bertram’s SUV. The accident had been a serious head-on collision.

Police claim that, by the time paramedics arrived, Bertram was already pronounced deceased due to the nature of the crash.

The driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Chong had a 3-year-old and 8-year-old present in his vehicle at the time and they were also hospitalized, but expected to recover.

The investigation continues at this time and charges are pending.

Our sincere condolences are warmly extended to the family and friends of Stephen Duane Bertram at this time.

Fatal Accidents in Louisiana

Tractor-trailer accidents, to this day, are some of the most unpredictable and dangerous accidents that occur on our roads. In 2016 alone, it was reported that 89 fatal truck accidents took place across Louisiana. Losing a loved one in a fatal truck accident can be a difficult reality that you might not be able to face on your own as the bills and emotions pile up. This is why our wrongful death attorneys would like to extend a helping hand to you when you need it most.

At the Fisher Injury Lawyers, our attorneys want you to know that you have many options for compensation if you believe that you are entitled to damages under the law. If you believe that another party has acted in a reckless manner and that you have a right to bring a claim against a responsible party, you do not have to stand alone. Please contact us at 225-766-1234 for more information on how we can assist you.

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