A Gonzales man has been arrested and charged with his 3rd DWI following an overnight crash in Ascension Parish left one dead. The head-on collision happened just before 11:30 last night when 28-year-old Greg Rivere was traveling eastbound on Highway 43. Trooper Tayler Scrantz says for reasons still under investigation, Rivere crossed the center line, striking an oncoming vehicle.
“As a result of the crash, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene and Mr. Rivere was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge to be treated for minor injuries,” said
Toxicology samples were taken from Rivere. Scrantz says a 3rd DWI can carry a severe punishment in Louisiana.
“In the state of Louisiana, if you are convicted on your 3rd DWI, that’s a felony in the state,” said Scrantz.
Despite being buckled up, 30-year-old Daniel Cox of Prairieville was killed in the accident and Rivere’s passenger suffered injuries as well. Scrantz says nearly half of the fatal crashes in the state involve inebriation and/or lack of proper restraints.
“Time and time again we keep on seeing preventable crashes, and we cannot stress enough to the public the dangers of driving while impaired,” said Scrantz.
