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