New Orleans, LA (September 25, 2024) – A tragic vehicle accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, September 24 resulting in the death of a 23-year-old DOTD Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) Operator, Eric Anthony Jr. The incident took place shortly after 2:00 p.m. on I-610 west, near Canal Boulevard, prompting a response from Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the crash happened while Anthony was assisting the driver of a disabled 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. At the time, Anthony was operating a fully marked 2018 Dodge Ram MAP emergency vehicle, which was parked on the right shoulder behind the Chevrolet. The Dodge had its emergency lights activated, an illuminated signboard on top, and traffic cones placed behind it to alert other drivers.
While Anthony was retrieving equipment to address the Chevrolet’s flat tire, 26-year-old Oscar G. Perez-Moran from Arabi was driving a 2020 Nissan Rogue west on I-610. For reasons still under investigation, the Nissan veered off the roadway onto the right shoulder, striking Anthony. The Nissan then collided with the rear of the Dodge before rotating and impacting the Chevrolet.
Anthony sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Fortunately, the driver of the Chevrolet was uninjured and not present in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Perez-Moran, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered minor injuries and was also taken to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained as part of the ongoing investigation.
Following the investigation, Perez-Moran was arrested and is set to be booked into the Orleans Parish Jail upon his release from the hospital. He faces charges of Negligent Homicide and other traffic-related offenses.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Eric Anthony Jr. during this difficult time.
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