Two killed while replacing tire on I-10, Louisiana

Two men are dead after a car accident that took place on Thursday afternoon on I-10 in Louisiana.

James Breaux, 50, of Donaldsonville and Daniel Thomas, 33, of Opelousas lost their lives following the vehicle crash. 

The accident took place on I-10 east of LA-641 in St. James Parish around 3 p.m. when Breaux and Thomas were stopped on the shoulder on I-10 west in a 2003 Ford Explorer. Both were outside of the vehicle replacing a tire, someone in a 2019 Penske truck swerved off the roadway to the right, hitting Breaux and Thomas. 

Both Breaux and Thomas were killed due to the crash and were pronounced dead on the scene when emergency officials arrived.

The driver of the Penske truck was not injured.

Investigation into the accident is ongoing and charges are yet to be levied.