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Man Hijacks Crane, Causes Crashes and Injuries

8/17/2025

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A 37-year-old man in Vinton, Louisiana, faces charges for allegedly hijacking a construction crane on I-10 on August 16.
Matthew Vincent manipulated the crane's boom, resulting in four crashes and two injuries.
He has been charged with hit-and-run and obstruction of a highway.
Authorities are investigating potential accomplices in the ongoing case.

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Story summary

A 37-year-old man in Vinton, Louisiana, faces charges for allegedly hijacking a construction crane on I-10 on August 16.
Matthew Vincent manipulated the crane's boom, resulting in four crashes and two injuries.
He has been charged with hit-and-run and obstruction of a highway.
Authorities are investigating potential accomplices in the ongoing case.