Man struck, killed by 18-wheeler on I-10 early Friday Police said the man was involved in a crash and got out of his vehicle before being struck by the truck. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 6:33 AM CDT May 28, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — A man was struck and killed by an 18-wheel truck as he attempted to cross I-10 after being involved in another accident moments before, according to the New Orleans Police Department. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. in the eastbound lane of I-10 between the Bullard Avenue and I-510 exits. Traffic was temporarily halted during the investigation. Police said the initial investigation indicated the victim, who is not being identified pending family notification, was involved in a two-car crash in the west bound lanes of I-10. Police said he got out of his car and crossed over the wall between the east and west bound lanes.