Alleged Drunken Driver Crashes Into Causeway Toll Plaza, Flips Car

Drunk driving suspect crashes into Causeway Toll Plaza, causing damage

Crews are working on repairs after an alleged drunk driver crashed into the Mandeville toll plaza of the Causeway Bridge Sunday morning.

'Driver didn't even try to pick a lane': Car flips at Causeway toll booth

Just before sunrise on Sunday, June 21, 2026, an alleged drunk driver crashed into a barrier at a Causeway toll booth, causing the car to flip, according to Causeway Commissioner Carlton Dufrechou.

Alleged drunken driver crashes into Causeway toll plaza, flips car

The driver was hospitalized after the crash, which authorities believe involved alcohol, and is expected to face citations.

Causeway toll lanes damaged after alleged drunk driver slams into equipment, flips car

An alleged drunk driver crashed into the Mandeville toll plaza of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway early Sunday morning, flipping his car and damaging the toll’s vehicle counters, according to officials.