Sherwood, LA – One Dead in Road Accident on I-12

Sherwood, LA (July 29, 2021) – On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 28th, one person was killed during a car accident on Interstate 12 in Sherwood. 

The crash took place at about 4:30 p.m. in the area of the exit leading to Sherwood Forest Boulevard from Interstate 12. As of 7:30 p.m., emergency crews were still trying to clear the scene and the righthand lanes were still closed off.

At this time, exactly how many vehicles were involved in the crash and if anyone else was killed or injured is not clear. Upon their arrival, officials pronounced the victim dead on the scene. 

The identity of the deceased has not been made available pending notification of next of kin. No additional details are immediately available.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Crash Fatalities in Sherwood

When families are forced to endure the emotional trauma of losing a loved one, their trauma is usually compounded by the financial hardships created by things like burial costs, funeral expenses, and lost wages and benefits.  

When people are gravely injured in any kind of accident that stemmed from the reckless, negligent, or malicious act of another, their immediate family members may be entitled to file a claim of wrongful death with a New Orleans wrongful death attorney right away.  

The injury accident attorneys at Smiley Law Firm in Louisiana are wholly focused on helping their clients heal without worrying about their legal rights being abused. When families unexpectedly lose one of their own in a car crash we do everything in our power to increase their odds of being awarded the financial compensation to which Louisiana law says they are entitled. 

Even though you can be proactive in assuring the safety of others by following the rules of the road and obeying your duty of care, there are no guarantees that those other drivers will show you or anybody else the same consideration, causing thousands of car crashes that will result in several thousand victims who are either injured or dead. 

It is important that grieving families have a reliable legal team on their side; one that is committed to supporting and advising them from start to finish. Our car accident attorneys in Louisiana work diligently to help safeguard the legal rights and best interests of our clients. 

If your loved one was killed during a car accident, get in touch with our personal injury attorneys in Louisiana as soon as possible. Speak with someone on our team by calling 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, and asking us to schedule your free case review so you can learn about your legal options.

Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.

Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.