Man who ran from police stop during drunk driving investigation attacked by alligator, officers say

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Louisiana
I-10
Incident type
DUI, Crash, Pursuit

Summary

Dui Crash Louisiana Today in Louisiana: A Louisiana man, Victor M. Rivas, was attacked by an alligator after running from a police stop during a drunk driving investigation on I-10 in Jefferson Parish. Troopers found him injured and he was later taken to a hospital for his arm injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Victor M. Rivas Driver Injured

Original reporting

Man who ran from police stop during drunk driving investigation attacked by alligator, officers say

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