GROSSE TETE, LA (WAFB) -
Two people are dead after a fiery crash involving four 18-wheelers early Monday morning, according to officials.
Louisiana State Police reported it happened on I-10 East between Grosse Tete and LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish just after 2 a.m.
I-10 East was reopened after being shut down for more than 10 hours.
Senior Tpr. Bryan Lee with LSP Troop A said a suspected drunk driver crashed and flipped on I-10 East. He added the crash caused a backup on I-10 East. He explained three 18-wheelers were stopped behind each other when the fourth big rig rear-ended the third one and pushed it into the others.
LSP said the two people in that fourth 18-wheeler were the ones who died in the crash. The names of the victims have not been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
Another tragic accident that was avoidable if the fourth rig's driver was not speeding or was not inattentive. Darkness was a factor, but people need to slow down at night.
