Morgan City man charged with injuring state trooper in crash

A Louisiana State Trooper was taken to the hospital and an impaired Morgan City man is in jail after crashing into a Louisiana State Police car Wednesday, according to a Troop I news release.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Duane McClendon, 45, of Morgan City was traveling eastbound on I-10 near Breaux Bridge when he ran off of the right side of the interstate and struck a fully marked 2012 State Police Chevrolet Tahoe, occupied by a State Trooper.

McClendon was arrested on the charges of DWI, reckless operation of a vehicle, and vehicular negligent injuring. McClendon was booked at the St. Martin Parish Jail.

The State Trooper was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital, Troop I Spokesman Brooks David said in an email.