UPDATE: Police have released more information on a Monday morning crash that shut down I-10 eastbound.
Investigators on the scene determined that a total of three vehicles and one motorcycle were involved in this morning's crash on I-10 East at University Ave. Preliminary investigation revealed that for unknown reasons the motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle (Vehicle 1) and crashed, according to a spokesperson for the Lafayette Police Department. Due to the motorcyclist crashing, traffic began to stop on the interstate, causing a second crash.
Vehicle 2, which was traveling in the inside lane, struck the rear right side of Vehicle 3 and then struck the rear of Vehicle 4, which was stopped in the outside lane, the spokesperson stated.
The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and the driver of Vehicle 4 was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this crash. This crash in under investigation by the Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
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UPDATE: The roadway in now open.
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Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash on the I-10 (mile marker 102) overpass eastbound.
One person is critically injured as a result of the crash.
Investigators with the Lafayette Police Traffic Unit are on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
I-10 eastbound is shut down, and all traffic is diverted to an alternate route.
If you are traveling in the area, expect delays. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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