Unrestrained driver killed in I-10 crash

Louisiana State Police Troop D are investigating a  Friday night two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 that claimed the life of 58-year-old Andrew Gonsalves.

Trooper Sgt. Ross Brennan said the crash happened at 8 p.m. just east of La. 109.

Brennan said Gonsalves was traveling east on I-10 while driving a 2000 Lexus ES. At the same time, a 2014 Volvo 18-wheeler was also traveling east on I-10. For reasons still under investigation, the Lexus struck the rear of the 18-wheeler before traveling off the roadway to the right and striking several trees.

Gonsalves, who was not restrained, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler was properly restrained and uninjured.

A standard toxicology sample was collected from both drivers and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Troop D has investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in 10 fatalities in 2024.