DENHAM SPRINGS- I-12 East is now open following an accident near the Range exit.

The single vehicle crash happened around 6 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the driver for an unknown reason drove off the road and crashed into a tree. The car then caught on fire, luckily bystanders helped the driver out of the car.

Air med transported the patient to a local hospital.

DOTD reports that I-12 East at the Range exit is now open after being closed due to the wreck.

All lanes are open I-12 East at Range Ave. Congestion is approximately 3 miles in length. Use Caution.

— Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) November 11, 2019