Louisiana Truck Driver Charged with Negligent Homicide After Deadly 'Super Fog' Pileup

Ronald Britt faces multiple charges for his role in the 2023 crash that killed eight and injured 63 amid severe fog conditions.

Ronald Britt, a 61-year-old truck driver from Lafayette, was charged with negligent homicide and other offenses for causing a major highway pileup in Louisiana.
The crash occurred on Oct. 23, 2023, on Interstate 55 west of New Orleans, during a 'super fog' event, leading to eight deaths and 63 injuries.
Britt was reportedly driving at unsafe speeds despite the dense fog and smoke from a marsh fire, resulting in a collision that killed 60-year-old James Fleming and seriously injured his wife.
Authorities stated that Britt failed to slow his 80,000-pound vehicle in the foggy conditions, violating state law requiring drivers to maintain safe speeds.
Britt voluntarily surrendered to authorities and faces up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both for negligent homicide.