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

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Louisiana
Interstate 10 near Bonnabel Boulevard; Interstate 310; U.S. Highway 61
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Incident type
DUI, Pursuit

Summary

Dui Crash Louisiana Today in Louisiana: A Louisiana man, Victor Rivas, fled police after a reckless drive on Interstate 10 and was later attacked by an alligator in a swamp. He sustained injuries to both arms but was eventually apprehended with drone assistance.

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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