DUI suspect running from law enforcement officer attacked by alligator in swamp: Sheriff

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Interstate 310 and Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard, Airline Highway
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Incident type
DUI, Pursuit

Summary

Dui Crash St. Charles Parish Louisiana in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana: A 40‐year‐old DUI suspect, Victor Rivas, fled from Louisiana State Police by jumping off Interstate 310 into a swamp near St. Charles Parish and was attacked by an alligator, sustaining injuries to both arms. Deputies located him with a drone team, captured him as he emerged from the mud, and he was taken to a local hospital for non‐life‐threatening injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Victor Rivas Driver Injured

Original reporting

DUI suspect running from law enforcement officer attacked by alligator in swamp: Sheriff | FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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