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Driver dead after crashing 18-wheeler, leaving cab dangling off I-10 overpass for hours

4 months 21 hours 14 seconds ago Monday, July 22 2024 Jul 22, 2024 July 22, 2024 12:45 PM July 22, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - The cab of an 18-wheeler was left dangling off an overpass on I-10 Monday morning after the vehicle jackknifed and ejected the driver. 

Traffic cameras from the area of the I-10 eastbound split at I-110 showed the cab dangling over the barrier, facing into oncoming traffic. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the vehicle jackknifed and ejected the driver after the crash. He fell to the ground below the elevated section of the highway.

Officials said the coroner was contacted; the victim has not been identified. It is unknown if the victim had a medical issue at the time of the crash. 

According to BRPD, the coroner's office will have more information in the coming days about the cause of death. 

I-10 eastbound was reopened hours later. 

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