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

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
St. Charles, Louisiana
Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard
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Incident type
DUI, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit St. Charles Louisiana in St. Charles, Louisiana: A 40‐year‐old man, Victor Rivas, was driving a Toyota Supra recklessly on Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish. Troopers pulled him over for a DWI investigation; he fled on foot and jumped into a swamp below Interstate 310. While escaping, an alligator attacked him, causing injuries to both arms. He was eventually tracked down with drone assistance and taken into custody.

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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