Suspected drunk driver flees police, jumps into swamp and gets attacked by alligator

Published
June 09, 2026
Location
St. Charles, Louisiana
Interstate 310
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Incident type
DUI, Pursuit

Summary

Dui Crash St. Charles Louisiana in St. Charles, Louisiana: A 40‐year‐old man, Victor Rivas, fled police after a reckless drive on Interstate 10 and jumped into a swamp. He was later attacked by an alligator before being captured with the help of drone technology.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Victor Rivas Driver Injured

Original reporting

Suspected drunk driver flees police, jumps into swamp and gets attacked by alligator

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