Baton Rouge, LA : Driver of 18-wheeler in critical condition following crash on I-10 East near the Whiskey Bay exit on Friday, 20th December, 2019

The driver of an 18-wheeler is in critical condition following an accident on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge early Friday morning.

The wreck was reported around 8:30 a.m. Friday on I-10 East near the Whiskey Bay exit.

According to Louisiana State Police, an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle crashed for reasons unknown. The impact of the wreck sent the 18-wheeler off the bridge rail, state police say.

The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported from the scene via Air Med and remains in critical condition.

State police say the driver of the passenger vehicle sustained moderate injuries.

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