Unrestrained Driver Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in St. Tammany Parish

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
April 6, 2024

Slidell – On Saturday, April 6, 2024, around 11:00 am, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-10, westbound at mile marker 258, on the twin span bridge. The crash ultimately claimed the life of 57-year-old Alfred Robair Jr. of Slidell.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Robair was driving a 2008 Nissan Titan pickup truck west on I-10 on the twin span bridge. At the same time, a 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, was traveling west on I-10, ahead of Robair in the right lane. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan impacted the rear of the Chevrolet. After the initial impact, the Nissan traveled to the left and impacted the left guardrail. After the Chevrolet came to rest, it was impacted by an unknown vehicle.

Robair, who was unrestrained, was ejected, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the Chevrolet was properly restrained at the time of the crash and was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. A passenger in the Chevrolet was also properly restrained and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

This crash remains under investigation, and Troopers are still attempting to identify the unidentified vehicle that struck the Chevrolet. Impairment is unknown and routine toxicology results are pending.

Troopers want to remind the public that although not all crashes are survivable, wearing your seatbelt drastically decreases your chance of injury or death during a crash. Additionally, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Taking simple precautions like wearing a seatbelt, following all traffic laws, and adhering to speed limits increases safety on the road.

Contact Information:
TFC Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (504) 471-2775
Jacob.pucheu@la.gov