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• Paramedic hospitalized after deadly ambulance crash gives update on his recovery

  July 7, 2023 2:05 PM

  MORGANZA - An Acadian Ambulance worker says he'll have to learn to walk all over again after he survived a violent wreck in Pointe Coupee Parish last week. Hunter Fruge said in a post on social media that injuries he suffered in the wreck included fracturing every rib on... more »

• State Police: Impaired driver arrested after crash that flipped vehicle, killed one passenger

  April 10, 2022 12:21 PM

  FRANKLINTON - A woman was arrested after an impaired driving crash Saturday that flipped her vehicle and killed one passenger. State Police said the crash happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday on LA 16, west of LA 25 in Washington Parish. Troopers said that Kieanna Mitchell was driving... more »

• Three sisters hurt in rollover crash on I-12 Tuesday

  February 16, 2022 10:04 AM

  COVINGTON - Three sisters who all go to the same high school were hurt in a major crash on I-12 Tuesday morning. Staff at Archbishop Hanna High School told The Times-Picayune one of the victims was 18-year-old Alisha Wischkaemper, a senior student who played on the volleyball team. Alisha's... more »

• Person freed from overturned vehicle in Walker, airlifted to Baton Rouge hospital

  December 12, 2021 11:16 PM

  WALKER - First responders freed a person from an overturned vehicle in Livingston Parish and rushed them to a Baton Rouge hospital via helicopter late Sunday night. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. on John Lanier Road, north of Weiss Road. Sources told WBRZ the victim was trapped... more »

• Man, 62, dead after crashing into guard rail along I-110

  July 27, 2021 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was killed Monday night after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a guard rail on I-110. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. on I-110 within the city. According to police, 62-year-old Jerry Thomas was driving... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash on Sherwood Forest Boulevard

  July 22, 2021 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died Wednesday night after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on a busy highway. Baton Rouge Police said the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. at the intersection of S Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Auburn Drive. Wilson Sip III, 33, was killed in the crash.... more »

• Repair company says it's owed thousands; businessman offers to settle Play Video

  March 8, 2021 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man says he's owed thousands of dollars from a well-known businessman. Danny Tutt operates an air conditioning and heating repair company and says he's been shorted payment from jobs he worked months ago. Tutt says of the outstanding invoices, he's owed about $5,700. In... more »

• High-speed chase through Hammond ends in crash at intersection

  February 26, 2021 2:02 PM

  HAMMOND - A high-speed chase in Tangipahoa Parish ended with a wreck on Highway 51 Friday afternoon. According to the Daily Star, witnesses said that a high-speed pursuit involving authorities ended when the suspect driver crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Highway 51 and University Ave. ... more »

• Traffic Update: Officials clear crash at Thomas Road, Scenic Highway

  February 9, 2021 6:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As of 6:36 a.m., Tuesday (Feb. 9), an early morning crash with injuries has been cleared from Scenic Highway at Highway 423 and Thomas Road. The crash was reported shortly after 5 a.m., and officials confirmed that one injured person was taken to an area hospital... more »

• Police: Person struck and killed by dump truck on Airline Highway

  January 22, 2021 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a deadly crash on Airline Highway that involved a dump truck. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened around 1:40 a.m. Thursday on Airline Highway near St. Gerard Avenue. A Mack Dump Truck reportedly struck and killed a person near the... more »

• Vehicle crashes into home off Gus Young Avenue

  January 1, 2021 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vehicle slammed into a Baton Rouge home Friday morning, sending at least one person to the hospital. The crash was reported around 9 a.m. on N 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue. Authorities said one person was taken to a hospital but was expected to... more »

• Authorities investigate deadly motorcycle crash in Prairieville

  December 3, 2020 7:05 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Authorities with Louisiana State Police (LSP) and the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) are investigating the death of a motorcyclist who was killed in an Ascension Parish crash on Thursday (Dec. 3) evening. According to LSP, 35-year-old Dutch Shirley, a resident of Gonzales, was headed south on... more »

• 25-year-old Baton Rouge man killed in Tuesday night collision on LA 1 Play Video

  September 30, 2020 6:27 AM

  WEST BATON ROUGE- A tragic Tuesday night crash on LA Highway 1 in West Baton Rouge claimed the life of a 25-year-old Baton Rouge man, according to Louisiana State Police. The deadly crash, which occurred around 11:30 p.m., involved a collision between a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Colin Bain... more »

• Driver dead after crashing into bridge railing on Oak Villa Blvd.

  June 26, 2020 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person is dead after crashing a vehicle into the concrete railing of a small bridge, police announced Friday. The Baton Rouge Police Department says the crash happened around 3 a.m. Thursday on Oak Villa Boulevard near Tom Drive. The driver, identified as 50-year-old Jan Gaines,... more »

• Minor struck by vehicle on Highway 30; condition unknown

  February 16, 2020 1:51 PM

  GONZALES - Police are investigating a traffic incident involving a juvenile who was hit by a vehicle on Highway 30 Saturday morning. The accident occurred near Highway 30's intersection with Purpera when the minor was attempting to cross the road and an oncoming... more »

• Man killed in single vehicle crash in Assumption Parish

  February 8, 2020 11:48 AM

  PAINCOURTVILLE - State police are investigating a single vehicle crash that claimed the life of one man, late Friday night. According to authorities, 41-year-old Cody Hicks was traveling eastbound on LA 403 in a Ford F-250. He was in a left curve in the roadway when he attempted to... more »

• Police looking for suspects who stole victim's backpack after fatal drag race crash

  February 1, 2020 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking for individuals suspected of stealing the belongings of the bicyclist who died in as the result of a drag racing crash last week. On Jan. 25 Deondrick Rudd was riding his bike on the sidewalk of North Lobdell when he was struck by... more »

• Elderly man dies in Vermilion Parish car crash

  January 12, 2020 6:28 PM

  KAPLAN - Authorities responded to a fatal car crash that happened on LA Hwy 14 in Vermilion Parish Sunday morning. John Hebert, 83, died from his injuries when another driver crossed the center line and struck Hebert's 2007 GMC Acadia head on. Hebert was traveling with a minor... more »

• Reserve man killed in two-vehicle crash

  January 1, 2020 12:27 PM

  GONZALES – Louisiana State Police say a fatal two-vehicle crash has killed a man who was traveling along Hwy 44 in Ascension Parish. Troopers say the devastating crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m., Wednesday morning on LA Hwy 44, south of LA Hwy 941, and resulted in Kenneth Tregre's... more »

• Two escape mangled truck after violent overnight crash in Central

  December 9, 2019 12:51 PM

  CENTRAL - Authorities say two people managed to walk away from a crash that left their truck snapped in half Sunday night. The Central Fire Department says crews were called to the accident on Joor Road around 7 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck... more »

• Unrestrained passenger killed in St. Francisville crash

  December 9, 2019 6:02 AM

  St. Francisville – An unrestrained passenger was killed in a collision on U.S. Hwy 61 at LA Hwy 965 in St. Francisville. On Sunday afternoon, 79-year-old Daniel Goldsby was behind the wheel while Adele Goldsby, 79, occupied the passenger's seat as the two traveled southbound along Hwy. 61. ... more »

• 18-year-old arrested after live streaming deadly crash on Instagram

  July 24, 2017 4:10 PM

  FRESNO, Calif. - An 18-year-old woman is in jail, accused of driving under the influence as she live streamed a deadly car crash that claimed the life of her teenage sister Friday. Obdulia Sanchez was streaming live on Instagram when she crashed her vehicle with two unrestrained teenagers in... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested one year after deadly crash on North Boulevard

  May 23, 2017 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have announced the arrest of a man in connection to a 2016 crash that left one person dead. According to Baton Rouge Police, the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. May 21, 2016 in the 3400 block of North Blvd. Police say 54-year-old Bryan Kyzar... more »

• Minister's prayers answered following call to 2 On Your Side

  March 9, 2017 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The last few months have been difficult for John Green. He lost his wife in a car accident and then his car insurance company gave him the run around after he filed a claim. The back and forth went on for weeks, but came to a... more »

• 64-year-old man dies after crash on LA 73

  March 3, 2017 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A two-vehicle crash on LA 73 claimed the life of a 64-year-old man on Thursday. The crash occurred around 10 a.m. when William Alford was traveling southbound on LA 73 in a Ford F-150. According to Louisiana State Police, 52-year-old David Anderson was traveling northbound on LA... more »

• 16-year-old passenger dies in head-on collision

  August 19, 2016 9:29 PM

  NEW ROADS – A 16-year-old is dead following a two-vehicle crash on LA 1 South in Pointe Coupee parish. On Thursday, around 3 p.m. 17-year-old Harlee Doucet of Moganza was traveling northbound on LA 1 in a Toyota Corolla. At the same time, 46-year-old Amy Self was traveling southbound on... more »

• Sugar cane tractor collides with train

  December 17, 2015 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A train collided with a sugar cane farmer's tractor in Iberville Parish Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Brett Stassi said nobody was hurt in the collision. The collision happened on Catherine Road at LA 1 just after 1 p.m. according to the sheriff's... more »

• No passengers hurt after train hits 18-wheeler

  November 3, 2015 5:08 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Authorities said no one was hurt after a passenger train and 18-wheeler collided Tuesday afternoon in Tangipahoa Parish. The collision happened on US 51 at I-55 around 3 p.m. according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. State Police are on the scene assisting the sheriff's office,... more »

• School bus crunches car near Glen Oaks HS

  October 23, 2015 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities said nobody was hurt after a car collided with a school bus in East Baton Rouge Parish Friday afternoon. The collision happened around 3 p.m. near Glen Oaks High School, at the intersection of Oak Side Drive and Glen Oaks Drive. Authorities said students... more »

• Vitter driver involved in Metairie crash

  October 23, 2015 4:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Sheriff's deputies in Jefferson Parish said Senator David Vitter was in a vehicle which was involved in a collision in Metairie Friday afternoon, then left the scene before authorities arrived. However, the sheriff's office said Vitter and his driver did not violate state law because they... more »

• Crews working to contain oil after tugs collide on river

  February 14, 2013 10:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Coast Guard and other emergency responders are on the Mississippi River, working to contain an oil spill after some tugboats collided. An official with the USCG told WBRZ News 2, a tug and barge was docked, off loading an oil product when another tug and barge... more »