New Orleans, LA – Accident With Injuries Between Williams Blvd and Loyola Dr Exits
New Orleans, LA (August 27, 2021) – On Friday, August 27th, Louisiana State Police were called to the site of a car crash with injuries at about 5:30 p.m. on a highway in Orleans Parish.
It took place in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 between the off-ramp for Loyola Drive and the off-ramp for Williams Boulevard.
The affected portion of the interstate was shut down.
Emergency medical personnel also responded to the scene to provide the injured parties with any necessary medical treatment or emergency transportation.
No more details are available at this time.
This accident is under investigation by the Louisiana State Police.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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Speeding is a hazard drivers can face on any roadway, not just interstates. About 34% of all deadly speeding accidents take place on isolated rural roadways and crowded city streets.
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Vehicle speed accounts for about 30% of all road fatalities. On any roadway, you should remain aware of your speed. Driving faster can be tempting, but dangerous. Speeding up by even a few miles per hour raises your odds of a police citation and serious injuries.
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Drivers should be aware of how fast they are going along with the speeds of those around them. Louisiana has a lot of famous tourist destinations and often hosts exhibitions that draw large crowds from other states and countries. Drivers from other places are unfamiliar with our speed limits and traffic patterns. They are also less likely to observe traffic laws than those who live here.
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