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

Published
June 09, 2026
Location
Louisiana
Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard
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Incident type
DUI, Pursuit

Summary

Dui Crash Louisiana Today in Louisiana: A 40‐year‐old driver, Victor Rivas, fled police after a reckless drive on Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish. He jumped into a swamp and was attacked by an alligator before being captured.

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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