Florida Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in West Baton Rouge Parish

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
July 19, 2025

Port Allen – Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 eastbound near milepost 150 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Jose Vasquez of Citrus Springs, Florida.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 Freightliner tractor-trailer, driven by Vasquez, was traveling east on I-10. For reasons still under investigation, the Freightliner exited the roadway to the left, entered the median, struck the cable barrier, and overturned.

Vasquez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Due to the severity of the damage, seatbelt usage is unknown at this time. A routine toxicology sample will be collected and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troopers wish to remind motorists to always make good decisions while in a motor vehicle. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted; follow all traffic laws, and always ensure every occupant is properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions such as these can often mean the difference between life and death.

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]