According to police, Stephan Juarez, 33, was speeding eastbound on Fourth Street when he crossed the center line and hit several vehicles, including one with passengers inside.

Jefferson Parish Coroner Tim Genevay confirmed the people killed were Hubert Gauthreaux and his wife, Victoria Gauthreaux.

"It's senseless," Gretna Police Deputy Chief Jason DiMarco said. "Something like this should never happen here or anywhere." ...

WDSU Reporter Shay O’Connor was live from the scene where the tragedy happened. Gretna police said Juarez was driving drunk and recklessly when he hit at least three cars in the area ...

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