Shedran Williams, Ivie Efferson Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident in Baton Rouge
Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred in the 700 block of Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly struck the back of a car, pushing it into the rear of another 18-wheeler.
Participants:
- Driver of tractor-trailer
- Shedran Williams, occupant in Chevrolet Malibu
- Ivie Efferson, occupant in Chevrolet Malibu
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Shedran Williams, 26, killed
- Ivie Efferson, 24, killed
Details:
On or about Saturday, June 12th, 2021, around 2:00 in the morning, an accident between a car and two tractor-trailers left two people dead. Authorities from the area said the accident was reported in the 700 block of Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Investigators said 26-year-old Sherdan Williams and 24-year-old Ivie Efferson were killed when the car they were in was allegedly struck from behind by a tractor-trailer. The force of the impact pushed their car into the back of a tractor-trailer that had stopped or slowed in traffic. Paramedics pronounced Efferson and Williams dead of their injuries at the scene of the accident.
According to Google Maps, the scene of the accident is situated between the exits for Millerville Road and South Sherwood Forest Boulevard.
Police are still working to pin down what may have contributed to the accident.
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