Two Killed in Baton Rouge Crash on Interstate 10 East
Two People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 10 East in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana (April 1, 2018) – Two people were killed Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge, according to Baton Rouge Police.
The accident happened at about 2:15 a.m. Friday, March 30 on Interstate 10 East at the Mississippi River Bridge.
Police said 29-year-old Alex Dillman of Morganza was operating a Jeep Cherokee westbound in the eastbound lanes when he crashed into a semi-truck in the left lane.
The Cherokee continued forward and struck a Dodge Dually driven by Dragus Rochon, 33, of New Iberia, which was pulling an enclosed trailer. A fourth vehicle was also hit and sustained minor damage.
Dillman died at the scene, and Rochon was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the semi-truck was transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.
The driver of the fourth vehicle was not injured.
An investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing.
