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  • 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 »
  • Deputies: One killed in Tuesday crash on Perkins at Jamestown

    November 30, 2021 9:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A cement truck collided with a pickup truck in a deadly crash on Perkins Road Tuesday morning. The crash happened near the Jamestown community on Perkins between Pecue and Siegen around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday morning. Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office explained... more »
  • Crash on MSR Bridge cleared, new wreck on I-110 N at Chippewa causing slow downs

    November 19, 2021 8:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A Friday morning crash on I-110 North at Chippewa resulted in interstate congestion around 7:30 a.m. As a result of this wreck, two lanes of traffic are blocked. The left and center lanes are blocked on I-110 North at Chippewa due to an accident.... more »
  • Police: Man was driving nearly double the speed limit when he caused deadly crash on Florida Boulevard

    October 13, 2021 6:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges relating to a deadly car accident in the middle of June. Baton Rouge Police Department said 42-year-old Leroy Fields was driving over the speed limit on Florida Boulevard when he hit another car at the North 19th... more »
  • I-10 reopens near Henderson after 18-wheeler wreck Tuesday

    July 13, 2021 6:11 AM

    ST. MARTIN - O fficials closed the interstate at LA 415 Tuesday morning to clear an overturned semi-trailer. Early Tuesday, a crash on I-10 West at Henderson involving an 18-wheeler resulted in the closure of the interstate past the Henderson exit. Traffic was detoured at Henderson for hours. ... more »
  • Mother ticketed in crash that sent 4 kids to hospital Monday, was driving with suspended license Play Video

    May 24, 2021 3:54 PM

    LOBDELL - A mother is being ticketed for allegedly causing a crash that sent her, her four children, and another driver to the hospital Monday. In all, six people were hurt in the crash on US 190 Monday afternoon, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Deputies... more »
  • Multi-parish pursuit ends in crash at US 190

    March 9, 2021 9:51 PM

    POINTE COUPEE - Louisiana State Troopers are investigating a crash that happened as a result of a pursuit. Initial findings revealed a St. Landry Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a violation on U.S. 190 in Krotz Springs. The driver evaded the stop, fleeing into Pointe Coupee... more »
  • Teen among 2 killed in head-on crash Thursday morning Play Video

    September 10, 2020 6:32 AM

    ZACHARY - State Police have confirmed that two people were killed in a crash on Zachary's LA 67 near Lower Zachary Road shortly after midnight on Thursday. According to state police, the deadly incident took the lives of 16-year-old Brandon Cheatham of Zachary and 34-year-old Anderson Wright of Baton... more »
  • Car partially submerged in flooded canal along I-12 W at Essen Play Video

    August 27, 2020 10:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Thursday morning as Hurricane Laura's rains battered Baton Rouge streets, a driver along I-12 West at Essen appeared to have swerved off road and ended up in a flooded canal. The incident took place shortly before 9 a.m. and as pictured above, the car was... more »
  • Vehicle-fire causes delays on I-12 West near O'Neal Lane

    August 12, 2020 7:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A crash involving a vehicle fire occurred early Wednesday morning just before the O'Neal Lane exit on I-12 West. As of 6:49 a.m., one lane of traffic is blocked and the fire has been extinguished. Delays are as far as the Range exit. At this... more »
  • Motorcyclist killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash

    July 21, 2020 11:17 AM

    INDEPENDENCE - A Kentwood man was killed in a Tangipahoa Parish crash on Monday night, police said. Troopers with Louisiana State Police released a statement regarding the tragic crash, stating that a motorcyclist by the name of Christopher J. Acosta lost his life during the incident. Police say... more »
  • Lanes reopen on I-110 SB at I-10 following crash with minor injuries

    June 23, 2020 7:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An early morning crash on I-110 South at the I-10/I-110 split that temporarily blocked several lanes of traffic has been cleared and the lanes reopened. A vehicle overturned shortly before 6 a.m. Tuesday, resulting in minor injuries. The site was cleared around 7 a.m. ... more »
  • Crash closes La. 70 Saturday morning

    March 16, 2019 10:16 AM

    SORRENTO - La. 70 is closed between Highway 22 and the Sunshine Bridge area because of a crash. Traffic camera video showed numerous emergency vehicles blocking lanes near wrecked vehicles. The crash happened early Saturday morning. Specific details were not released. **************************** Follow the publisher... more »
  • Two-vehicle crash on LA 1 leaves at least one person injured

    November 20, 2017 8:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Authorities say at least one person has been injured in a two vehicle crash that happened on LA 1 Monday evening. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday on LA 1 on top of the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge. At least one person has been injured. ... 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 »
  • WATCH: Seafood truck bursts into flames under westside fuel canopy Tuesday Play Video

    August 1, 2017 4:06 PM

    PORT ALLEN - Incredible dash camera video captured firefighters working to contain a massive, tractor-trailer fire under a fuel canopy Tuesday. Witnesses said the fire spread quickly, giving people almost no time to react. "By the time they shut the fuel off, the truck was engulfed in flames,"... more »
  • Assumption sheriff's deputy killed in crash on way home from work

    July 3, 2017 12:19 AM

    THIBODAUX - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says one of its deputies was killed in a single-vehicle crash as he was driving home from his shift Sunday afternoon. According to Louisiana State Police, 21-year-old Deputy Seth Bourgeois was traveling east on LA 304 near Dylily Lane in a pickup... more »
  • EBRSO vehicle involved in crash on Siegen Lane; no injuries

    June 15, 2017 10:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews are responding to an accident on Siegen Lane near I-10 involving an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office vehicle The wreck happened just after 9:00 p.m. A spokesperson with the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed an EBRSO vehicle was involved in the accident. Sources on... more »
  • Victim identified in deadly S. Harrell's Ferry Road crash

    June 8, 2017 9:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The victim of a deadly crash on South Harrell's Ferry Road has been identified. According to BRPD, 20-year-old Christopher Levy died in the crash that occurred on Thursday around 8 p.m. Levy was driving a 2000 Ford Mustang that was occupied by two other people.... more »
  • BRPD responding to crash involving motorcycle on Florida Blvd.

    May 25, 2017 11:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews are responding to a crash on Florida Blvd. involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. on Florida Blvd. near Sherwood Forrest Blvd. According to Baton Rouge Police Department officials, two vehicles and a motorcycle could be involved. They say one of... 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 »
  • Florida Blvd. reopens following head-on crash

    May 5, 2017 8:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews are responding to a head-on crash that left multiple people injured on Florida Blvd. The crash happened after 7:15 p.m. on Florida Blvd. near McGehee Drive. Sources on scene say at least two people have been transported to the hospital, at least one of... 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 »
  • 2-year-old hospitalized following crash on Hwy. 19

    April 26, 2017 8:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 2-year-old is among those transferred to the hospital following a crash on Hwy. 19. According to Baton Rouge Police Department officials, the crash happened on Hwy. 19 near Thomas Road. BRPD officials say a 2-year-old female inside one of the vehicles was transferred to... more »
  • EBR Metro Councilman wants to fix neighborhood's traffic troubles Play Video

    April 5, 2017 11:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman is trying to fix a traffic issue in the Woodland Ridge neighborhood, but he says it could take a while. The city's traffic engineer said they have to first gather traffic data in the congested neighborhood to help narrow down the... 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 »
  • One killed in wreck on Jefferson Hwy. Thursday

    March 2, 2017 12:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE – One man died in a crash on Jefferson Highway Thursday morning. Louisiana State Police say that 64-year-old William Alford was driving a Ford pickup truck and veered into oncoming traffic when he crashed into another vehicle. According to State Police, both drivers were taken to... more »
  • BRPD squad car involved in accident on Airline Highway Play Video

    February 3, 2017 8:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge Police officer was involved in an accident on Airline Highway. #BREAKING @BRPD officer involved in a crash on Airline Hwy near Coursey Blvd. @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/YFSkVDuoaP — Brett Buffington (@BrettBuffington) February 4, 2017 The crash happened on Airline Highway... more »
  • Trooper injured by passing driver during traffic stop

    January 27, 2017 10:37 PM

    GREENSBURG - A Louisiana State Police Trooper has been injured after being hit during a traffic stop by a passing driver. Police say the crash happened Friday afternoon. The trooper stopped a driver on Highway 449 south of Highway 37 in St. Helena Parish for a traffic violation. The... more »
  • Good Samaritan killed in Friday I-110 NB crash

    January 6, 2017 7:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A Good Samaritan was killed after trying to assist during a multi-car wreck Friday morning. Baton Rouge Police traffic homicide detectives say two separate accidents occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the Convention Street exit of North I-110. Detectives say a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer was traveling... more »
  • Minor injuries reported in ATV crash at LSU

    November 1, 2016 1:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – There were only minor injuries reported in vehicle crash outside Tiger Stadium Tuesday, although it appeared at least one person was loaded into an ambulance. Rescuers were called to the intersection just outside the stadium on Nicholson where a pickup truck collided with an ATV. Pictures... more »
  • Grass fire, wreck slow traffic Monday

    October 3, 2016 12:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A grass fire and some vehicle crashes slowed the lunchtime commute through the city Monday. First, I-110 Southbound was closed following a crash just before lunch. Traffic quickly started backing up toward downtown exits. The wreck was outside the view of traffic cameras, but cameras showed... more »
  • Both lanes blocked on I-10 west on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

    September 21, 2016 11:32 AM

    RAMAH – All lanes are blocked on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to an accident Wednesday morning. According to traffic officials, the accident happened near mile marker 123 just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic is passing through the right shoulder. Congestion from the incident has reached... 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 »
  • 77-year-old man dies from injuries sustained in Friday morning wreck

    January 15, 2016 5:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say a 77-year-old man died earlier Friday from injuries sustained during a traffic crash that happened around 6:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of North Lobdell Blvd. John Schneller was driving a smaller hybrid vehicle when he tried to cross the southbound lane of North... more »
  • UPDATE: Governor Jindal involved in traffic crash Sunday afternoon

    March 17, 2013 8:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Governor Bobby Jindal was inside a black suburban this afternoon when a box truck pulled out in front of his SUV, and side swiped the suburban he was riding in. A State Trooper, part of the Governor's Security detail, was following behind the Governor in another black... more »

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