LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette Police are searching for the driver of a car who reportedly caused a fiery chain-reaction crash Thursday morning that shut down I-10 East at I-49 for several hours.
According to a report from KADN News 15’s Drakkar Francois, police say the crash began when a car swerved to avoid another vehicle, colliding with an 18-wheeler. The impact sent the 18-wheeler into the overpass guardrail, where it burst into flames.
18-Wheeler Driver Escapes as Truck Bursts Into Flames
The driver of the 18-wheeler managed to escape just moments before the truck was fully engulfed in flames. Lafayette Police Sgt. Robin Green said another truck following behind was not directly involved in the crash but the driver had to be transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
UPDATE: Videos show a major 18-wheeler fire that has shut down I-10 at I-49 in Lafayette. Here’s what we know: http://kpel965.com/?p=611607…