On February 15, 2025, in Gretna, Louisiana, an alleged impaired driver struck and killed the grandparents of a man who was previously killed in a terror attack on Bourbon Street. Hubert Gauthreaux, 76, and his wife Victoria Gauthreaux, 73, were involved in the incident that also left three others injured.
- Grandparents killed by impaired driver in Gretna.
- Hubert Gauthreaux III previously killed in attack.
- Stephan Juarez charged with vehicular homicide.
- Juarez crashed into multiple vehicles while speeding.
- Witness described the crash scene as horrific.
- Victims rushed to trauma center but died.
The couple’s grandson, Hubert Gauthreaux III, was killed on January 1 in a truck-ramming attack by domestic terrorist Shamsud Din-Jabbar. The tragic series of events has deeply affected their family.
The incident occurred when Stephan Juarez, 33, allegedly drove while impaired and crashed into several vehicles around 6:40 p.m. Witnesses reported that Juarez was speeding eastbound on Fourth Street when he crossed the center line and collided with a westbound GMC Yukon. This initial crash resulted in minor injuries to three occupants of the Yukon.
Juarez continued driving and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before colliding head-on with another parked SUV. In this final impact, both Hubert and Victoria Gauthreaux sustained severe injuries; they were transported to University Medical Center but later succumbed to their injuries.
- Victims: Hubert (76) and Victoria (73) Gauthreaux
- Driver: Stephan Juarez (33)
- Charges: Two counts of vehicular homicide among others
After the crash, Juarez was treated for minor injuries at Ochsner Hospital Westbank before being booked into Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. A nurse who witnessed the aftermath described it as chaotic and horrific due to the extent of damage caused by Juarez’s actions.
This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving and its devastating consequences for families and communities alike. The loss felt by the Gauthreaux family underscores the importance of road safety measures.
