Crash involving 18-wheeler caused traffic backup in Opelousas

Crash on I-49 in Opelousas involving SUV & 18-wheeler sends both drivers to hospital

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A crash on I-49 involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler sent both drivers to the hospital, one of them with serious injuries, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Police reported the wreck happened on I-49…

Crash involving 18-wheeler caused traffic backup in Opelousas

A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler caused a backup in traffic in Opelousas Friday afternoon.The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 49.Both drivers were injured in the crash. The driver of the 18-wheeler sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital to be evaluated, while the driver of the other vehicle was more seriously injured, according to Opelousas Police Department. That driver was also taken to the hospital…