Drunk driver flees traffic stop, jumps into swamp and is attacked by alligator: police

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Interstate 310
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, DUI, Hit and run

Summary

Pedestrian Hit St. Charles Parish Louisiana in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana: A drunk driver, Victor Rivas, fled a traffic stop on Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish after striking a concrete barrier and blowing out his tire. He jumped into a swamp where he was attacked by an alligator, sustaining injuries to both arms before being apprehended.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Victor Rivas Driver Injured

Original reporting

Drunk driver flees traffic stop, jumps into swamp and is attacked by alligator: police

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