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• Roundabout in Sorrento reopens after 18-wheeler rolls over

  August 1, 2023 12:20 PM

  SORRENTO - Deputies and road crews were able to upright a semi truck that blocked a roundabout in Ascension Parish Tuesday morning. The sheriff's office first reported the crash around 11 a.m., near the intersection of LA 22 and LA 70 in Sorrento, just south of I-10. It did... more »

• Driver died after crashing into sign along Acadian Thruway

  September 6, 2022 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died after losing control of his car and crashing into a sign along a busy highway over the weekend. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday outside the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts... more »

• Man escaped officers after wild chase in rental car; vehicle's camera helped ID him

  May 17, 2022 9:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who allegedly evaded state troopers after leading them on a high-speed chase in a rental car has been arrested nearly seven months after his run-in with police thanks in part to an in-car camera. Marquie Mosely was booked into the East Baton Rouge jail... more »

• Two dead after head-on collision on US 167 in Vermilion Parish

  January 23, 2022 3:50 PM

  VERMILLION PARISH - A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash Saturday night and killed two people. State Police said 18-year-old Ramsie Baumgardner was killed by 31-year-old Brandon Isaac, who was driving the wrong way down Highway 167 near Lurby Road. Crash investigators said Isaac's Chrysler 3000 smashed into... more »

• Teen killed while walking on US 90 Frontage Rd in St. Mary Parish

  January 9, 2022 2:25 PM

  ST. MARY PARISH - A fatal crash Saturday evening claimed the life of a 19-year-old pedestrian. Louisiana State Police responded to the incident on US 90 North Frontage Road west of LA 317 in St. Mary Parish around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Everardo Perez, 19, of Houston, Texas was... more »

• One dead, multiple injured after three-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge

  December 27, 2021 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A three-vehicle crash Dec. 22 killed one woman, injured a child and multiple others after a driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said one vehicle pulled out onto Hooper Road from Corlett Drive without yielding and made contact with a... more »

• Coast Guard pulls body from car that plunged into river at Niagra Falls

  December 8, 2021 3:01 PM

  NIAGRA FALLS, NY - A woman's body was pulled from the Niagra River after a vehicle went into the water and got stuck in the rapids near the brink of Niagra Falls. Photos and video from local media outlets showed a Coast Guard diver being lowered by helicopter into... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Sunday night crash along I-10 W in Lafayette Parish

  November 8, 2021 11:00 AM

  LAFAYETTE PARISH - A 53-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a tragic Sunday night crash on I-10 W between Scott and Duson, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the deceased as James W. Romero of Scott. Apparently, Romero was on a 2015 Harley-Davidson when he crashed into a... more »

• Troopers find guns, make arrests after impaired driver hits State Police vehicle

  November 4, 2021 7:50 PM

  METAIRIE - A pair of arrests fell into the lap of state police when an impaired driver sideswiped a trooper's vehicle overnight Louisiana State Police said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday on I-10 near Causeway Boulevard. Police said one of the suspects, 26-year-old Jaylyn Gordon, was trying... more »

• Former flight attendant explains how passengers survived fiery plane crash Play Video

  October 19, 2021 7:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - From looking at the smoldering remains of the plane, it's hard to believe anyone walked away. "Had you not told me that there were survivors before, I probably would have said it was very unlikely that there would have been survivors," said Angel Hawk, a former... more »

• La. state trooper arrested after deadly drunk-driving crash in Texas

  October 13, 2021 5:07 PM

  LAKE CHARLES - A state trooper was arrested more than a month after he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian while off-duty in Texas. Louisiana State Police said the crash happened Aug. 29 on Highway 63 in Jasper County. Investigators believe Patrick Bell, 45, was driving his pick-up truck... more »

• WATCH: Police officer narrowly pulls co-worker from path of oncoming vehicle Play Video

  October 7, 2021 1:38 PM

  GATE CITY, Va. - Startling video captured the moment a police officer pulled a colleague from the path of an oncoming out-of-control vehicle. The Gate City Police Department said two of its officers were responding to a wreck over the weekend on Highway 23 in Gate City. The two,... more »

• Pedestrian reportedly injured in South Foster Drive crash

  October 6, 2021 7:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A wreck on South Foster Drive left a pedestrian with injuries early Wednesday morning. Baton Rouge Police (BRPD) were among the first responders who assisted at the scene of the crash, which happened around 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Burgundy Avenue and Claycut Road. ... more »

• Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore uninjured following serious wreck

  September 22, 2021 6:10 AM

  According to WWL-TV , retired lieutenant general Russel L. Honoré, who lives in the Baton Rouge area, said via Twitter that his vehicle was involved in a dangerous collision Monday. Stuff Happened and I and others walked away I 10 Laplas La . My Land Cruiser Saved Me... more »

• Police: DeSoto woman fatally injured in Friday car crash

  May 29, 2021 6:35 PM

  DESOTO PARISH - A Friday afternoon car crash fatally injured a 72-year-old woman. The accident occurred around 3 p.m. on LA Highway 175 around I-49. Willie Harper, a Frierson resident, was driving southbound while Tracy McGee, a 77-year-old Grand Cane resident, was traveling northbound. McGee tried to make... more »

• Driver charged in crash that killed high school student; BAC was more than double legal driving limit

  May 14, 2021 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a man was driving drunk when he caused a wreck that killed a high schooler last month. He's now being charged with her death. The crash happened April 3 on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard near Southfork Avenue. Alexis Robinson, a senior at Scotlandville Magnet... more »

• Witness to fatal crash calls for improved safety measures Play Video

  February 23, 2021 10:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the wake of a 16-car pileup that killed a 13-year-old on Tuesday, one driver is calling for enhanced safety measures on the old Mississippi River bridge. Archie Trahan and Sherry Richard were sitting in traffic on the eastbound side of the U.S. 190 bridge Tuesday... 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 »

• New 'J-turns' on US 190 in Livonia near completion Play Video

  October 4, 2017 1:08 PM

  LIVONIA - The Department of Transportation and Development says the project to install 'J-turns' on US 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish should be completed by the end of the year. The project will replace an existing guardrail stretching from LA 1 to Krotz Springs while adding in three 'J-turns'... more »

• Two school buses collide at Woodlawn Middle; No injuries reported

  August 16, 2017 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials say two school buses loaded with students collided at an area middle school Wednesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, two buses carrying students from Woodlawn Middle were involved in a crash at the school around 3 p.m. Wednesday. The sheriff's office... more »

• Coal train derailment prompts boil advisory in Caddo Parish Play Video

  July 22, 2017 9:39 PM

  VIVIAN - Authorities have spent Saturday trying clean up a train derailment after after a coal train jumped the tracks with about 30 cars in tow. The train company says the 30 cars derailed in Caddo Parish around 1 a.m. Saturday. Coal ended up spilling out near the... more »

• Man arrested for vehicular homicide after deadly crash on US 90

  June 11, 2017 9:54 PM

  ST. MARY PARISH - Police have arrested a man following a crash that left one dead on US 90 Sunday. According to Louisiana State Police, 24-year-old Thaiim Guilbeau was arrested for vehicular homicide after the crash that claimed the life of his passenger, 28-year-old Clarence Verrett Jr. Police... more »

• Lane closure causes delays on I-12 East near Livingston

  May 14, 2017 5:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON - All lanes I-12 have repoened near the Livingston exit after an accident. After initially closing both lanes, authorities have now reopened all lanes to traffic. Congestion from this incident is now minimal. Keep up with all Baton Rouge area traffic with WBRZ's advanced traffic tracking... more »

• Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash on Siegen Lane Play Video

  May 10, 2017 10:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle on Siegen Lane Wednesday night. The crash occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Siegen Lane near Airline Highway. Sources say the crash occurred when a motorcycle rear-ended another vehicle. The driver was reportedly ejected... more »

• Government Street reopens after overturned car removed Play Video

  May 10, 2017 8:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Parts of Government Street were closed Wednesday morning as crews worked to clear an overturned vehicle. The crash happened near the intersection of Government Street and South 10 th Street. Baton Rouge Police and firefighters responded to the scene. Police say injuries do not appear to... more »

• Victim identified in deadly head-on crash on Airline Highway Play Video

  May 1, 2017 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities say one person is dead after a head-on crash on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge Monday morning. The crash happened after 9 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Airline Highway and St. Katherine Ave. Baton Rouge Police say 52-year-old Deborah Cobb was traveling southbound... more »

• One dead after car catches fire in Florida Blvd. crash

  April 17, 2017 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say one person was killed and a second person hurt in an early morning crash on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge Monday. According to Baton Rouge Police, the two-vehicle crash happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 8000 block of Florida Blvd. Crash investigators say... more »

• Two hurt in crash on I-110 near Evangeline Street

  April 17, 2017 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE – First responders say two people were hurt in a crash on I-110 near the Evangeline Street Exit Monday morning. The crash happened before 9:15 a.m. Monday morning and closed two leftl lanes for more than an hour. Sources tell WBRZ that one person is in “very... more »

• Heavy delays through Baton Rouge

  March 10, 2017 3:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Multiple reported accidents are causing delays on the interstate system inside Baton Rouge Friday afternoon. An accident just before the Dalrymple Exit on I-10 west has caused congestion to the I-10/12 split. Eastbound, a crash on the Mississippi River Bridge is causing delays past Hwy 415.... more »

• 18-year-old killed in deadly motorcycle crash on LA 940

  March 8, 2017 7:31 PM

  GONZALES - Louisiana State troopers are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that killed an 18-year-old Wednesday. According to state police, Aiden Womack of Gonzales was killed following a crash on LA 940. State Police say that Womack was driving his Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on the interstate when 72-year-old Hazel... more »

• Gibson woman ejected from vehicle in deadly crash

  February 6, 2017 9:39 PM

  GIBSON- A woman was ejected from her vehicle and killed in a crash in Terrebonne Parish Monday afternoon. According to Louisina State Police, 46-year-old Amy MacDougall was traveling east on North Bayou Black Drive when she entered a curve on the roadway. MacDougall tried to steer with the curve... more »

• Motorcyclist dies in Pointe Coupee Parish crash

  November 18, 2016 10:28 AM

  POINTE COUPEE – State Police say one man is dead after his motorcycle ran off the road and struck a mailbox in Pointe Coupee Parish Thursday. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on LA 1 south of LA 978 in Pointe Coupee Parish.... more »

• Impairment suspected in deadly Livingston Parish crash

  October 22, 2016 3:39 PM

  WATSON – State Police say one man is dead and a woman has been charged with vehicular homicide after a two-car crash on LA Hwy 16 in Livingston Parish Saturday morning. The crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. on LA Hwy 16 north of LA Hwy 1019. According... more »

• Trooper injured responding to deadly crash on Bonnet Carre Spillway

  June 5, 2016 1:27 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH - One person is dead following a crash on the Bonnet Carre Spillway early Sunday morning. A trooper responding to the crash was also injured in a separate accident. State Police say Louis R. Hernandez, from Meridian, MS, stopped his car on the right shoulder so... more »

• Jeep launches into Georgia home

  June 1, 2016 12:19 PM

  SMYRNA, Ga. - No injuries were reported after a Jeep crashed into a Georgia home early Wednesday morning. Police said the jeep was traveling on Powder Springs Road when the driver lost control and the vehicle hit the curb. The impact then catapulted the Jeep into the side of... more »

• Impairment suspected in deadly Ascension Parish motorcycle crash

  May 27, 2016 9:15 AM

  GONZALES - Troopers say a Baton Rouge man was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Ascension Parish early Friday morning. 57-year-old Brion Landry died from injuries sustained during the single-vehicle crash that happened on LA 429 (Weber City Road) near the intersection of Roddy Road at around 2 a.m.... more »

• ATV rider killed after crash with train in Plaquemine

  May 20, 2016 5:07 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Sheriff’s deputies in Iberville Parish confirm a 24-year-old man died at the scene of a crash involving an ATV and a train Friday morning in Plaquemine. Police have yet to identify the victim of the wreck who was pronounced dead at the scene by the parish coroner.... more »

• Attorney: Driver of Lamborghini in fatal crash to face charges

  May 17, 2016 10:16 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The attorney for a man who crashed a Lamborghini into a flood wall on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans, killing a passenger in the process, has surrendered himself to police, according to his attorney. Jason Adams, a real estate broker and investor, will now face a... more »

• 2 injured in South Choctaw head on crash

  May 6, 2016 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is in critical condition after a head on crash that involved four vehicles on South Choctaw, near Airline Highway, Friday evening. EMS transported two patients from the scene with the other individual listed in moderate condition. South Choctaw at Airline Highway was closed... more »

• Crash involving school bus and tree service truck

  April 15, 2016 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities are responding to a crash involving a school bus and a tree service truck. The crash happened on Victoria Gardens Court on Friday afternoon. According to students, eight or nine students from Thrive Academy were on the bus when the bus and truck collided. ... more »

• Crash on Highland Rd. leads to flipped SUV

  March 18, 2016 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police are currently working a wreck on Highland Road which ended in a SUV flipped over. The accident happened Friday afternoon near the Siegan Lane intersection on Highland Road. State Police have not released any information about the wreck at this time. The... more »

• EMS: one ejected after crash near La. 415

  March 13, 2016 3:24 PM

  PORT ALLEN – Emergency responders say at least seven people were hurt and one person was ejected after a crash on I-10 near Port Allen. According to a spokesperson for Acadian Ambulance, one person was ejected from their vehicle just west of La. 415 on the eastbound lane of... more »

• All lanes back open after crash with injury on Florida Blvd.

  March 8, 2016 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Florida Boulevard at Sharp Road is back open after all lanes remained closed for close to an hour following an accident with injury Tuesday morning. The wreck happened at around 10 a.m. Details are still limited on the injuries sustained during the crash. Traffic was... more »

• Police identify pedestrian killed trying to cross Airline Hwy Tuesday night

  February 16, 2016 8:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police have identified a pedestrian who was killed Tuesday night as she attempted to cross Airline Highway north of Florida Boulevard. 43-year-old Melissa Arlt, of Angie, Louisiana, was pronounced dead at the scene by the EBR coroner at around 7 p.m. in the 8300... more »

• Woman facing charges after overnight crash into building

  February 9, 2016 12:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The driver of a car that crashed into a pawn shop overnight was booked into jail on DWI charges, authorities released Tuesday. WBRZ was first to break the story on WBRZ.com after the crash late Monday. Then, it appeared at least one person was injured and... more »

• Car flips in parking lot Thursday night Play Video

  January 28, 2016 8:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies happened upon a strange occurrence Thursday night: an overturned vehicle in a parking lot. Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle reportedly smashed into the building. A WBRZ crew on the scene took pictures of the vehicle overturned near loading zone of the Academy on... more »

• All lanes of I-10 East at Washington Street back open after earlier wreck

  January 16, 2016 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Motorists out for a Saturday drive on I-10 East could see some early afternoon delays as jackknifed truck has resulted in lane closures at Washington Street. All lanes of the interstate were announced back open just before 1 p.m. Saturday after a wreck kept several lanes... more »

• 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after I-55 crash

  January 16, 2016 12:45 PM

  HAMMOND - State Police say an Arkansas resident was killed and a man is in critical condition after a wreck involving three vehicles on Interstate 55 in Hammond Friday night. Troopers say the crash claimed the life of 60-year-old Mariam Williams, of Sherwood, Arkansas. Investigators say the crash... more »

• Sugarcane truck crashes into house in Assumption Parish

  December 4, 2015 2:38 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies are still trying to figure out what caused a sugarcane truck to crash into a house on Hwy 1 south of Napoleonville around noon Friday. Deputies said the wreck happened where Hwy 1 intersects with Hwy 400. While on the scene, deputies advised motorists who... more »

• Independence woman killed in crash

  December 1, 2015 2:19 PM

  ALBANY - State Police said a Livingston Parish woman died and another person was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. Investigators said 49-year-old Peggy Perry of Independence died when her pickup ran off the road and overturned. A passenger with her was moderately injured. LSP said the... more »

• 2 hospitalized after wreck with underage drunk driver

  November 30, 2015 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said an underage drunk driver sent two motorcyclists to the hospital with broken bones early Sunday morning. 20-year-old Joelle Stoker was booked on charges of failure to maintain control, vehicular negligent injuring, reckless operation and DWI. The accident happened on I-10 East near College... more »

• 3 die in Plaquemines Parish vehicle fire after wreck

  November 26, 2015 1:36 PM

  PLAQUEMINES PARISH - Sheriff’s deputies in Plaquemines Parish said three people died in an early morning single vehicle crash after the car burst into flames. The wreck happened shortly before 2 a.m. in the 30400 block of Plaquemines Parish Hwy 11 in Port Sulphur. Deputies said the area of... more »

• Driver accused of fourth offense DWI in deadly Erwinville hit-and-run Play Video

  November 20, 2015 9:50 AM

  ERWINVILLE - A suspected drunk driver is facing charges of vehicular homicide and fourth offense DWI after he was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Erwinville that left the other driver dead Friday morning. It happened around 5 a.m. on LA 620 at LA 983. Law enforcement identified the... more »

• 6 people injured, 2 critical in wreck near Addis

  November 12, 2015 2:43 PM

  ADDIS - Authorities say first responders are on the scene of a two vehicle crash near Addis. The accident happened near Hwy 1 at its intersection with Hwy 1148 in front of Dow Chemical. According to authorities, there are likely a total of six people in need of medical... more »