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• 1 transported to hospital following crash along La. 73 in Prairieville

  June 5, 2026 5:55 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Authorities are currently on the scene of a head-on collision on La. 73 that has sent at least one person to the hospital. The crash happened around 4:20 p.m. at the I-10 East on-ramp. There are currently three ambulance units on the scene, with one transporting a... more »

• Experts share safe-driving tips for teen drivers amid the '100 Deadliest Days' of the year Play Video

  June 1, 2026 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the 100 deadliest days of the year for teenage drivers, according to research from AAA and Johns Hopkins University. Teen traffic fatalities rise nationwide during this period, and safety experts point to a combination of factors that... more »

• MONDAY HEALTH REPORT: The next 100 days are the deadliest stretch of the year for teen drivers Play Video

  May 25, 2026 8:31 PM

  The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are considered the deadliest period of the year for teen drivers, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researcher. Car crashes among teens rise by 30 percent during that stretch and they remain a top cause of... more »

• Barge strikes U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City during overnight storms

  May 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department announced that the U.S. 90 bridge was previously closed due to a barge striking the bridge after severe weather moved through the area on Friday night. Morgan City officials worked to assess storm damage throughout the city in the late hours... more »

• Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says

  May 23, 2026 12:10 PM

  CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release that the family received the medical evaluation... more »

• Memorial Day travel surges as gas prices rise, families adjust summer plans Play Video

  May 22, 2026 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — AAA is forecasting a record number of travelers for Memorial Day weekend, as families begin to hit the road for the holiday. AAA spokesman Don Redman said the holiday typically marks the start of the summer travel season. "We are forecasting a record number of... more »

• Experts urge safe riding for motorcyclists preparing to hit the road this summer Play Video

  May 18, 2026 5:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, nearly 100 motorcyclists lost their lives on Louisiana roads in 2023. As many bikers prepare to enjoy the warm, summer weather, experts are urging them to ride safely. Beaux Brasseaux works at Harley-Davidson in Baton Rouge and has been... more »

• MOVEBR breaks ground on Old Hammond Highway Project Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards joined the MOVEBR program management team as it broke ground on the Old Hammond Highway Project on Monday. The project will design and construct a roundabout and approaches at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway and South Flannery Road. The construction will also... more »

• Disabled 18-wheeler closes Highway 44 northbound at Highway 941 in Gonzales

  April 24, 2026 4:39 PM

  GONZALES — A disabled 18-wheeler left Highway 44 northbound closed at Highway 941 on Friday afternoon. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, northbound traffic is currently being diverted onto Highway 941. Drivers in the area should expect delays and use alternate routes. more »

• Family of teen killed in alleged road rage demanding harsher penalties Play Video

  April 20, 2026 4:48 PM

  AMITE - The family of Katelynn Strate, the pregnant 17-year-old killed in an alleged road rage incident, is calling for harsher penalties for those who engage in the dangerous act. In a Tangipahoa Parish courtroom Monday, 55-year-old Barry West pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide in the shooting death... more »

• DOTD recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week, urges drivers to slow down Play Video

  April 20, 2026 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana transportation officials are reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development held a press conference to recognize the week, which runs April 20-24. This year's theme is... more »

• Rideshare driver accused of killing Baton Rouge woman in crash booked into St. John the Baptist Parish jail Play Video

  March 20, 2026 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A rideshare driver from Ponchatoula, who allegedly killed a Baton Rouge woman in a head-on crash while driving drunk, was booked into the St. John the Baptist Parish Jail on Thursday. According to the Louisiana State Police, 30-year-old Manmeet Singh was driving while intoxicated along Interstate... more »

• Senator urges DOTD to address safety issues on I-12 near Albany after weekend ends in 4 deaths Play Video

  February 21, 2026 2:29 PM

  ALBANY — State Senator Valarie Hodges is urging the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to address possible safety concerns along I-12 near Albany after four people were killed in two separate crashes within days of each other. The first crash happened Feb. 13, when a vehicle crossed the... more »

• Washington Street exit set to close Wednesday Play Video

  February 13, 2026 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Washington Street exit on Interstate 10 in East Baton Rouge Parish will permanently close later this month in an effort to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced work will begin Feb. 18 with nightly closures through Feb.... more »

• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issues "do not drive" warning for vehicles with unrepaired airbags

  February 13, 2026 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of the United States issued a "do not drive" warning for remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open and unrepaired Takata air bag recalls on Wednesday. According to FCA, over 67 million Takata airbags have been recalled in tens of millions... more »

• Judge denies early release for man convicted of killing 7 in drunk driving crash Play Video

  January 13, 2026 8:54 PM

  CLINTON — An East Feliciana judge denied an early release for a man who killed seven people in a 2012 drunk driving crash. Brett Gerald pleaded guilty to seven counts of vehicular homicide after he drunkenly drove on La. 67 in Slaughter, causing a head-on collision that killed a... more »

• Two people arrested after allegedly fleeing from deputies during Napoleonville traffic stop Play Video

  November 17, 2025 4:28 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two people on Sunday afternoon after a wanted fugitive allegedly fled from deputies during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after a traffic violation and noticed Tori Lee Wesley,47, a wanted fugitive, in... more »

• Dudley DeBosier's 'For the Future' scholarship program awards Louisiana students $8,444

  October 17, 2025 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers has launched its "For the Future" scholarship program, giving $8,444 to Louisiana students for creating videos advocating against texting and driving. The program, which is part of their efforts to build safer communities by educating and empowering the youth, invites high school... more »

• Trio of Baton Rouge men arrested after allegedly drag racing near Mall of Louisiana Play Video

  September 29, 2025 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three people were arrested for drag racing in Baton Rouge over the weekend. Kenneth Labonte, Patrick Lundy and Javeon Williams, 18, were arrested for drag racing on Sunday, along with several other charges. Labonte and Lundy, both 19, were also arrested for aggravated flight from an... more »

• Officials encourage awareness of dangers of navigating tracks during 'See Tracks? Think Train' Week Play Video

  September 16, 2025 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were 89 collisions between trains and motor vehicles last year in the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is raising awareness and hoping to lower these stats this week for "See Tracks? Think Train" week. From... more »

• Hundreds of new Louisiana laws take effect Aug. 1; see some of the notable changes Play Video

  July 29, 2025 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Nearly 300 new laws signed by Gov. Jeff Landry after the 2025 legislative session take effect Friday. Among them are restrictions on the sale of controversial supplements, criminalization of cellphone usage while driving and loosening regulations on car window tints. Here's a sampling of what... more »

• Newly signed law bans most cellphone use for drivers in Louisiana

  July 2, 2025 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting Aug. 1, it will be illegal to use a cell phone while driving in Louisiana except for hands-free calls or navigational purposes. The policy was signed into law Monday by Gov. Jeff Landry. The law, which passed the legislature as HB 519, prohibits mobile... more »

• Child struck by car while getting ice cream, mother calls for drivers to practice safety Play Video

  June 4, 2025 10:50 PM

  HAMMOND - A mother is calling for drivers to prioritize safety this summer after her child was struck by a car while getting ice cream. Kateria Wells said her 11-year-old daughter Malai Dickens likes to spend time outdoors. "A little kid is happy to get ice cream, she... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man accused of leading 100 mph pursuit through Pierre Part Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:18 PM

  PIERRE PART - A man accused of leading Assumption Parish deputies on a 100 mph chase was arrested. Eddie Hillery Ned, 24, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly leading the high-speed pursuit on La. 70 in Pierre Part. A patrol deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on... more »

• DOTD public meeting Monday about new traffic signals in Livingston Parish

  April 23, 2025 1:27 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish residents are getting new traffic signals and the Department of Transportation and Development is holding a public meeting to make sure drivers know what they mean. DoTD said they are upgrading traffic signals throughout the parish and will include new flashing yellow arrow signals to... more »

• Advocates, Gov. Landry support legislative proposal to tighten regulations on distracted driving Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Distracted driving advocates joined Gov. Jeff Landry and other officials to re-introduce the Hands-Free Law to the legislature after multiple failed attempts. Louisiana already has a law in place that criminalizes distracted driving, but the new law would provide stricter guidelines, such as specific limits on... more »

• Louisiana Highway Safety Commission: Distracted driving costs money and lives in Louisiana Play Video

  April 3, 2025 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and to raise awareness about the issue, the Louisiana Department of Highway Safety Commission hosted a news conference. Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple, State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Joe Donahue and Stop Distractions... more »

• Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after killing teenager while driving under the influence Play Video

  March 26, 2025 7:00 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man who killed a teenager while driving under the influence in 2023 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Before a Livingston Parish judge on Tuesday, 50-year-old William Cokes pleaded no contest to vehicular homicide of 19-year-old Caleb Easterling. According to court documents, Cokes also... more »

• Driving school closes but offers refunds; parents still waiting for money Play Video

  February 13, 2025 5:39 PM

  GONZALES - A driving school with two locations closed its doors on January 1 while some students were still completing coursework and driving hours. Parents, grandparents, and students are upset and asking for their promised refunds. Several instructional vehicles are parked outside the Breaux's Driving School in Gonzales. The... more »

• Deputies identify dead passenger of DWI suspect in Hoo Shoo Too Road car crash Play Video

  February 4, 2025 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies have identified the victim in a Hoo Shoo Too Road car crash caused by an alleged drunk driver arrested on his fourth DWI. Jessica Bourgeois, 31, was in the passenger seat of the car driven by Blake Haydel on Jan. 19 on Hoo Shoo Too... more »

• Man arrested in fatal high-speed drunk driving crash had 4 previous speeding tickets dismissed Play Video

  November 20, 2024 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing two people in a drunk-driving crash has a long list of dismissed traffic violations and was convicted of a crime of abuse, the WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered Wednesday. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 29-year-old Devin Kleinpeter was driving 94 mph... more »

• Highway Safety Commission hosts news conference showing how to stay safe on roads during Halloween Play Video

  October 30, 2024 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Should you wear a high-visibility vest while trick-or-treating, even if it clashes with your costume? The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission hosted a press conference highlighting road safety during Halloween night. Speakers at the 10:30 a.m. media appearance discussed the importance of traffic, bike, and pedestrian safety... more »

• Ascension Parish man arrested in St. Mary Parish on DWI, careless operation of boat charges

  October 28, 2024 1:33 PM

  MORGAN CITY — An Ascension Parish man was arrested by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents for driving a boat in Bayou Hawkins while intoxicated. Val Saurage, 55, was arrested for DWI and careless operation of a watercraft on Oct. 20, agents said. Agents said they saw... more »

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving holds annual fundraiser; releases butterflies in honor of lost loved ones Play Video

  October 21, 2024 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mothers Against Drunk Driving held its annual Walk Like MADD fundraiser over the weekend. This year's event, held Saturday, featured a heart-warming butterfly release where members set 300 butterflies free, honoring lost loved ones. Executive Director Sunny Wall says the organization hopes to improve road... more »

• 1 dead, 5 hurt in suspected drunk-driving crash in Independence; driver arrested Play Video

  October 4, 2024 12:57 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — One person was killed and five were hurt after a car driven by a suspected drunk driver ran off the road, hit a tree and flipped in Independence. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 23-year-old Marisol Carcamo Vargas was killed in the wreck that happened Saturday around... more »

• Man arrested on fourth DWI charge while driving on state highway in Assumption Parish

  September 27, 2024 1:58 PM

  PLATTENVILLE — A man was arrested Friday for a fourth drunk driving offense, Assumption Parish deputies said. Solomon Wise, 53, was booked on a fourth offense of DWI, as well as driving under a suspended license and driving on a roadway laned for traffic. A deputy assigned to... more »

• Law enforcement doing extra patrols for impaired driving Play Video

  September 2, 2024 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Labor Day is a high-risk holiday weekend, and law enforcement will have extra patrols on the road and on the water to look for impaired drivers. According to the National Safety Council, the nation sees about 450 road fatalities over Labor Day weekend, compared to about... more »

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors law enforcement officers for drunk driving arrests Play Video

  July 23, 2024 5:21 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - More than 100 law enforcement officers across the state were honored Tuesday afternoon for making a monumental amount of DWI arrests over the last year. The 2024 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony aimed to honor those who had made at least 25 DWI arrests... more »

• Teenager arrested after impaired driving leads to crash that killed two, injured others Play Video

  July 22, 2024 6:34 AM

  FOURCHON - A teenager was arrested early Sunday morning after he was reportedly driving while intoxicated, leading to a crash that killed two more teens and injured others. Louisiana State Police responded to the crash on Highway 3090 around 1 a.m. Sunday. An investigation found that Axel Flores-Cordova, 18,... more »

• Woman arrested on drug charges after she was pulled over for drunk driving in Napoleonville Play Video

  July 3, 2024 9:16 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE– Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputies arrested a woman from Galliano after they found drugs in her car while pulling her over for drunk driving. Deputies say 61-year-old Deirdre Marie Guidry crashed her car along LA Highway 308 Monday evening. She failed a field sobriety test. While investigating, deputies... more »

• Morgan City man arrested on DWI charges while boating on Bayou Long

  June 27, 2024 11:28 AM

  MORGAN CITY — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested a Morgan City man for operating a boat while impaired in St. Martin Parish, officials say. Brodie Anslum, 30, was arrested June 22 on DWI charges after agents saw him driving a boat while under the influence on... more »

• Wrong-way driver booked for DWI, vehicular homicide after deadly crash on I-10 in Ascension Parish

  October 25, 2023 2:23 PM

  SORRENTO - A Texas man was booked for vehicular homicide and his third DWI after he struck another driver head-on along I-10 late Tuesday night, killing a woman. Louisiana State Police reported that 34-year-old Joshuah Cannon of Nederland, Texas was driving west in the eastbound lanes of the interstate... more »

• After 7-year-old was hit by school bus, teens allegedly followed & threatened driver Play Video

  August 9, 2023 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two teenagers were arrested after they allegedly chased down a school bus that had hit their 7-year-old relative Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Sherwood Street and Plank Road. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the child was hit while... 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 »

• Woman with long history of DWI arrests gets 30-year sentence for deadly crash

  June 3, 2022 10:26 AM

  BELLE ROSE - A woman who was out on bond for a DWI arrest when she killed a man in a drunk-driving crash was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Latasha Hicks, 46, took a deal from prosecutors in January, pleading guilty to a charge of vehicular homicide. This... more »

• Police: Suspected drunk driver killed after crashing into tree

  April 18, 2022 8:54 AM

  FOLSOM - Police believe a man was driving impaired when his vehicle went off-road and struck a tree, leaving him dead on Easter Sunday. The crash happened around 7 p.m. on LA 25 in St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana State Police said Tyler Sharp, 26, was driving northbound when his... more »

• Mom ticketed after unattended 5-year-old crashes vehicle into Dollar General Play Video

  February 28, 2022 1:05 PM

  Editor's Note: Police initially identified the child as being 3 years old. PLAQUEMINE - A 5-year-old boy left alone in a running car rolled the vehicle into a building late Monday morning, according to police. The Plaquemine Police Department said the vehicle struck the Dollar General on Belleview... more »

• DOTD focused on bridges ahead of potential for ice Play Video

  January 20, 2022 9:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development canvassed the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday afternoon to pre-treat potential areas of concern with isolated ice possible overnight. "Mainly the Mississippi river crossings, we're spraying brine, saltwater," spokesman Rodney Mallett said. "We're not putting down salt. Once... more »

• Impaired driving prevention included in recently passed infrastructure bill Play Video

  November 11, 2021 11:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The bipartisan infrastructure package passed by Congress and due to be signed into law includes requirements for automakers to curb impaired driving. In 2019 , Louisiana reported 220 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, accounting for 30% of all driving deaths statewide. Nationwide, traffic fatalities, including those that... more »

• After 9-year-old dies in hospital, driver arrested a second time in violent crash

  November 1, 2021 6:25 PM

  GRETNA - A man accused of causing a crash that left a 9-year-old girl seriously hurt last week was taken into custody again on Monday after the child died in the hospital. The arrest comes more than a week after the Oct. 22 wreck on LA 23 in Gretna... more »

• Man found shot to death inside car in Harvey

  October 31, 2021 8:43 PM

  HARVEY - A man was found shot to death inside a car Sunday afternoon. WGNO said Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the man found by deputies around 12:20 p.m. on 38th Street in Harvey. The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. ... more »

• Alleged drunk driver hits, kills pedestrian walking along highway

  October 3, 2021 5:25 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A pedestrian was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver early Sunday morning while walking along Highway 427. Louisiana State Police said around 1 a.m., 30-year-old Martin Alvarado-Medel was driving east on Highway 427 when he drove off of the road and hit a woman. ... more »

• I-12 partially shutdown Sunday morning to fix power lines

  October 2, 2021 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - I-12 will be temporarily shut down Sunday morning from Livingston to Holden to make electrical repairs. Louisiana State Police said beginning at 7 a.m., the Interstate will be blocked from Highway 63 to Highway 441 for Demco to run transmission lines across the road. Traffic will... more »

• Troopers search for hit and run vehicle that left one person hospitalized

  September 25, 2021 11:55 AM

  AMITE - State troopers are searching for a hit and run vehicle that left a motorcyclist hospitalized. Troopers were called to the scene Wednesday night on LA Hwy 16 in front of Tall Timber’s Truck Stop. The crash occurred when a white SUV traveling eastbound on LA Hwy... more »

• Livingston officials warn of streets made impassable due to high water

  September 16, 2021 10:00 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas continues to pose a threat to parts of south Louisiana Thursday. Weather experts say more rain can be expected in some areas, and drivers are urged to remain alert to pockets of high water left over from Wednesday's downpour. The Livingston Parish... more »

• Navigating a Four-Way Stop Play Video

  September 1, 2021 7:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hurricane Ida's damaging winds triggered widespread outages across south Louisiana. Days after the storm, energy crews are still working to restore power to the capital area and in the meantime, drivers are encountering a number of traffic light outages. When approaching an intersection where traffic... more »

• Bigman Lane in Pointe Coupee only open for residents

  August 28, 2021 6:57 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - Roads in Pointe Coupee have been blocked off due to traffic flowing out of the state. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said Bigman Lane, a connecting Highway from 190 to LA 1, will be closed to non-local traffic. A resident told WBRZ that deputies are... more »

• Parents upset over driving school's availability issues Play Video

  August 23, 2021 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parents say they've hit a roadblock because they cannot schedule the driving portion of their children's driving school class. It is slowing down the process for them to get their driver's licenses. Some of them contacted 2 On Your Side. James Freeman says Trinity Driving School... more »

• Driver killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash

  August 15, 2021 11:22 AM

  LORANGER - A driver was killed in a single vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Tangipahoa Parish. State troopers responded to the scene after 5:00 p.m. on LA Hwy 40 at the intersection of LA Hwy 445. According to investigators, the identified driver was traveling eastbound on LA Hwy... 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 »

• 21-year-old dies in single vehicle crash in Gonzales

  July 25, 2021 10:45 AM

  GRAMERCY - A 21-year-old died Saturday night in a single vehicle crash on US Hwy 61 south of Interstate 10 in St. James Parish. Cassidy Boutte of Gonzales was traveling northbound on US Hwy 61 when she exited the roadway and struck a tree for reasons still unknown. ... 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 »