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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Right lane blocked on I-10 Westbound in St. Martin Parish due to 18-wheeler crash

  April 20, 2026 1:19 PM

  BUTTE LA ROSE — The right lane is shut down on I-10 westbound just after the Butte La Rose exit due to a crash involving two 18-wheelers, according to Louisiana State Police. Around 10:30 Monday morning, LSP said the closure would last about three hours. more »

• Gonzales woman dies after being hit along La. 44, State Police say Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:50 AM

  GALVEZ — A Gonzales woman walking along La. 44 died after being struck by a pickup truck, State Police said Monday. Jacqueline Merritt, 20, was hit Sunday night by a Chevrolet Silverado while walking in the southbound lane, troopers said. A Dodge Ram then hit the Chevy. The... more »

• 5 injured, including 2 paramedics, in crash involving ambulance along Winbourne Avenue Play Video

  April 15, 2026 8:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Five people, including two paramedics, were taken to the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance along Winbourne Avenue. According to officials, the five people were hospitalized in stable condition. The crash happened Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m. near the corner of Winbourne and Elm... more »

• I-10 westbound on Mississippi River Bridge reopens after crash causes several miles of congestion Play Video

  April 15, 2026 6:43 AM

  PORT ALLEN — An I-10 westbound crash near the La. 1 exit on the Mississippi River Bridge caused major backups into Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning. The crash, which was first reported around 5:15 a.m., caused traffic congestion past College Drive. The roadway reopened around 7:20 a.m. ... more »

• St. Francisville man killed in apparent hit-and-run, deputies say Play Video

  April 13, 2026 10:55 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana Parish deputies are investigating an apparent hit-and-run after a body was discovered on Solitude Road near St. Francisville on Sunday. According to deputies, a passerby discovered the body of 25-year-old Delvin Whitaker Jr. of St. Francisville around 7:30 a.m. outside his family's home on... more »

• 20-year-old Lafayette woman dies in head-on crash with 18-wheeler in St. Mary Parish

  April 10, 2026 2:04 PM

  PATTERSON — A Lafayette woman died after driving into oncoming traffic and crashing head-on into an 18-wheeler, Louisiana State Police said Friday. Kylee Nobles, 20, was driving west in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 90 near Cotton Road in Patterson when she collided head-on with the 18-wheeler, LSP said.... more »

• Teenager among 3 people dead after car crashes into pole along River Road near L'Auberge Play Video

  April 7, 2026 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish coroner said Tuesday that a third person had died after a crash along River Road near the L'Auberge Casino. Two people, including a 15-year-old, died at the scene. First responders said that, around 8:40 p.m. Monday, a vehicle crashed into a... more »

• Motorcycle crash temporarily closes left lane on Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge

  April 5, 2026 3:11 PM

  LAPLACE — Emergency officials responded to a motorcycle crash on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge just past LaPlace on Sunday. The non-fatal crash, which left one lane on I-10 East temporarily blocked, involved a motorcycle and a truck, according to officials. All lanes have since been reopened. more »

• One person injured in crash at corner of Nicholson Drive, West McKinley Street

  April 3, 2026 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured in a crash involving a car and a pickup truck early Friday afternoon along Nicholson Drive. Officials told WBRZ that the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on Nicholson at the corner of West McKinley Street. Baton Rouge Police, EMS and Baton... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic on I-10 near Louisiana-Mississippi state line severely backed up after crash

  April 3, 2026 1:07 PM

  SLIDELL — Holiday travelers and others going eastbound on Interstate 10 near the Louisiana-Mississippi state line encountered severe delays Friday after a crash. According to Louisiana State Police, a crash happened on the Mississippi side of the boundary, causing congestion that extended several miles into Louisiana. Traffic was backed... more »

• 5 hurt when 2 jet skis collide on Bayou Teche near Bayou Vista

  April 2, 2026 5:23 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — State wildlife officials said Thursday that five people were hurt when two jet-skis collided on Bayou Teche. One of the watercraft had three people aboard while the other had two, the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. All five were in the water when first... more »

• Pedestrian killed while crossing Interstate 55 following crash in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  March 29, 2026 3:09 PM

  TICKFAW — A pedestrian was killed in a secondary fatal crash along Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish late Saturday night following the initial crash. According to the Louisiana State Police, 26-year-old Austin B. Gentry of Independence was involved in a crash on the southbound side of Interstate 55 around... more »

• Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff says Play Video

  March 27, 2026 4:12 PM

  JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said. Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Woods was not injured.... more »

• FAA says 1 killed in airplane crash near Boyce in central Louisiana

  March 23, 2026 3:52 PM

  SHARP — The pilot of a small plane was killed when the aircraft crashed into a swamp in Rapides Parish, data from the Federal Aviation Administration showed on Monday. The crash occurred near Sharp, which is west of Boyce about 120 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. The Rapides... more »

• Truck driver crashes through railing on Calcasieu River Bridge before falling in water Play Video

  March 22, 2026 11:16 AM

  LAKE CHARLES — The right lane on I-10 West on the Calcasieu River Bridge remains closed due to vehicle recovery operations following a Sunday morning crash that led to a driver going off the side of the bridge. According to the Lake Charles Police Department, a vehicle crashed into... 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 »

• Highway 405 at Frank Noel Street in Donaldsonville closed due to overturned dump truck

  March 20, 2026 11:43 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Highway 405 at Frank Noel Street is currently closed in Donaldsonville due to an overturned dump truck. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the driver of the dump truck sustained minor injuries. The roadway is completely blocked at this time. Travelers in the area should... more »

• 'He would just keep going:' Witness says high speed chase ended right in front of her in Gonzales Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:12 PM

  GONZALES - Two people are in critical condition and one is headed to jail after a high-speed chase through Ascension Parish ended with the driver crashing into multiple cars. The driver, Carmille Anderson, allegedly stabbed a woman in Prairieville before the chase through Gonzales, which ended on Burnside Avenue.... more »

• Passenger arrested for attempted murder of officer after intentional crash on I-10 in WBR Play Video

  March 17, 2026 5:25 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A Mississippi man grabbed the steering wheel of a moving SUV and intentionally rammed it into a police cruiser on I-10 East near the LA 1 exit, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. John Cuevas, 42, of Madison, Mississippi, was a front-seat passenger... more »

• Crash on I-10 eastbound near Port Allen leaves right lane blocked

  March 15, 2026 10:07 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A crash on I-10 eastbound near La. 1 northbound has left one right lane blocked. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the crash occurred around 8 a.m. near mile marker 154. Traffic is currently backed up to South Lobdell Highway. Motorists in... more »

• Friday night vehicle pursuit causes two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  March 14, 2026 10:38 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A Friday night vehicle pursuit caused a two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to the Louisiana State Police, around 11 p.m., troopers became involved in a pursuit on I-10 eastbound. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle crossed the median near milepost 147,... more »

• 1 injured after truck crashes near LSU Foundation building on Nicholson Drive Play Video

  March 13, 2026 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was left injured after a truck crashed near the LSU Foundation Building on Nicholson Drive on Friday afternoon, nearly striking the building. The crash occurred around 2:20 p.m., leaving the driver injured, according to emergency officials. While LSU officials said the truck didn't... more »

• 45-year-old Denham Springs man dies in crash along I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  March 13, 2026 10:04 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A 45-year-old Denham Springs man died in a crash along I-10 eastbound in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to the Louisiana State Police, Eric Sparks died after the Thursday night single-vehicle crash that happened just before 6 p.m. Troopers said that Sparks was driving a... more »

• BRPD: Homicide suspect taken into custody following pursuit that ended in crash on Florida Boulevard Play Video

  March 13, 2026 8:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A potential homicide suspect was taken into custody after a police pursuit that ended in a crash along Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge Police said. According to police, units chased the suspect's car before the chase ended in a crash along Florida near Marilyn Drive. Police added... more »

• A US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing 6. Here's what to know Play Video

  March 13, 2026 6:58 AM

  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and... more »

• St. George Fire: 3 hospitalized, 10 displaced after car strikes Keel Avenue duplex over weekend Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were hospitalized after a car struck a Gardere duplex over the weekend. St. George Fire officials said that the crash, which happened on Sunday evening on Keel Avenue, when a car crashed into the back of the duplex, sent the three people to the... more »

• Crash with injuries shuts down Highway 444 in Livingston Parish Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:52 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a crash with injuries on Louisiana Highway 444 east of Louis Martin Drive on Tuesday. Officials said there was a complete and total road blockage with the Louisiana State Police on scene. AirMed was called to the scene. Louisiana... more »

• 32-year-old bicyclist killed in Hammond hit-and-run crash; deputies ask for help identifying driver Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:57 PM

  HAMMOND — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond over the weekend, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. TPSO deputies said Shawn Paul Schech, 32, was riding his bike eastbound along Old Covington Highway just after midnight on Sunday when he was struck by a car... more »

• LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong recovering from second surgery following car crash Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:49 PM

  SHREVEPORT — LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong is recovering after a crash in Shreveport on Feb. 17 caused her to undergo a 15-hour facial reconstruction surgery . Armstrong was returning to LSU's campus after visiting family in Dallas for her 20th birthday when she was involved in a crash... more »

• 18-wheeler crash closes I-10 bridge in Calcasieu Parish

  March 7, 2026 9:24 AM

  LAKE CHARLES — Eastbound lanes on the I-10 bridge in Calcasieu Parish have reopened after an 18-wheeler crash left both sides of the I-10 bridge at milepost 28 closed. Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are assisting the Lake Charles Police Department in clearing the scene. At this... more »

• Pedestrian crashes remain a major concern among Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Play Video

  March 5, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Baton Rouge area, there have been more than a dozen pedestrian crashes so far in 2026. Some have been with serious injuries, and one was fatal on March 3. In Louisiana, there are an average of 1,400 pedestrian crashes a year. That's according to... more »

• Three injured in multi-car crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street Play Video

  March 5, 2026 9:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were taken to the hospital after a Thursday morning crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street. Officials told WBRZ that the three people were injured in the 7:34 a.m. crash. Video taken at the scene showed four vehicles — two sedans and two... more »

• One person hospitalized after crash along I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish

  March 5, 2026 7:06 AM

  PORT ALLEN — One person was injured and recovering after being removed from a car crash along I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish on Wednesday. West Baton Rouge Fire officials said firefighters and medical personnel "worked tirelessly" to extricate a person at the scene of the crash, which saw... more »

• One person taken to hospital in stable condition after crash at intersection of Highland Road, Pecue Lane

  March 4, 2026 1:48 PM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was taken to the hospital after a Wednesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Highland Road and Pecue Lane. St. George Fire officials said that Highland was closed as a result of the wreck, which was first reported around noon. By 12:40 p.m., the... more »

• St. Gabriel Police: 88-year-old man dead after crash along Nicholson Drive that left two others hurt Play Video

  March 4, 2026 1:36 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel Police said that an 88-year-old man died in a car crash along Nicholson Drive, which also hospitalized two other people. Nolan Boudreaux from Sunshine was taken to the hospital after the Tuesday afternoon crash near the intersection with La. 74. After being taken to... more »

• Southbound lanes of Lobdell Highway reopens near Court Street after crash with injuries, WBR deputies say Play Video

  March 4, 2026 8:58 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A three-vehicle crash briefly blocked southbound lanes of Lobdell Highway near Court Street on Wednesday morning, deputies said. The crash was first reported around 7:15 a.m., with the road reopening by 8:25 a.m. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies added that traffic was diverted to the... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 WB near Essen Lane reopens after crash; congestion approaching Airline Highway Play Video

  March 4, 2026 6:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three lanes of westbound traffic on I-12 are closed near Essen Lane due to a crash. The crash was first reported around 5:36 a.m. Emergency response vehicles responded to the scene following the crash. By 7 a.m., the roadway had reopened. Traffic was congested... more »

• One dead, two others taken to hospital in wreck along Nicholson Drive in St. Gabriel Play Video

  March 3, 2026 2:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A wreck in St. Gabriel resulted in one person dying and two others being sent to the hospital, police officials said Tuesday. One of the three people was airlifted to a hospital, but is in stable condition, according to Acadian Ambulance officials. The two others were... more »

• LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong recovering from facial reconstruction surgery following car crash Play Video

  March 2, 2026 1:01 PM

  SHREVEPORT — LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong is recovering after being involved in a crash in Shreveport on Feb. 17, with her family saying that she underwent a 15-hour facial reconstruction surgery. Armstrong was visiting her family in Dallas to celebrate her upcoming 20th birthday during Mardi Gras break.... more »

• Church Point Road closed after hit-and-run crash in Gonzales leaves powerlines across roadway

  March 1, 2026 2:01 PM

  GONZALES — Church Point Road in Gonzales is currently closed after a hit-and-run crash caused power lines to fall on the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, a white Chevy pickup truck with heavy front-end damage involved in the crash was last seen traveling toward Highway 431.... more »

• Gonzales man killed in fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday. According to troopers, the crash occurred around 2:42 p.m. on US 61 just south of Jefferson Highway, claiming the life of 43-year-old Samuel Wright of Gonzales. Investigators said that... more »

• Two juveniles transported to hospital following ATV crash in Brusly Play Video

  February 28, 2026 7:22 PM

  BRUSLY — Two juveniles were taken to a hospital following an ATV crash in Brusly Saturday morning. According to the Brusly Police Department, the crash occurred behind a levee near St. John Church around 10 a.m. Officers said the ATV flipped multiple times, causing the juveniles to sustain... more »

• Southbound lanes on Airline Highway reopen in St. George following crash Play Video

  February 28, 2026 4:09 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department responded to a crash on Airline Highway in St. George. According to the department, the crash occurred between Sherwood Common and Telesmar, closing all southbound lanes of Airline Highway. The lanes have since been reopened. more »

• I-10 West reopens after four-vehicle crash closed roadways

  February 28, 2026 12:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN — I-10 West has reopened after a four-vehicle crash closed all westbound lanes Saturday morning. The crash involving 18-wheelers occurred around 10 a.m. on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge just before the Butte La Rose exit. Louisiana State Police originally responded to the crash. more »

• Two Southern University students will be honored with posthumous degrees, Board of Supervisors says Play Video

  February 27, 2026 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University Board of Supervisors members on Friday voted to award posthumous degrees to two students who died last year. Caleb Wilson and Kavon Barnhill will both be honored at the May 2026 commencement. Both students were set to graduate during this ceremony, with Wilson studying... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish deputies respond to overturned trailer along I-10 westbound

  February 27, 2026 10:15 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies responded to an overturned vehicle pulling a camper along I-10 westbound about three miles west of Lodbell Highway on Friday. Deputies said the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. and noted that no injuries were reported. The vehicle was off the... more »

• One person hospitalized after car rolls over along La. 74 in Geismar Play Video

  February 26, 2026 9:33 AM

  GEISMAR — One person was hospitalized after a crash along La. 74 near Oak Fields Drive in Geismar on Thursday. According to Acadian Ambulance officials, the crash happened around 6:10 a.m. The driver's car rolled over and he was able to get out on his own, officials added. ... more »

• Officials: 3 children were in bus when it rear-ended a car in Ascension Parish; no injuries reported Play Video

  February 26, 2026 8:53 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Sugar Mill Primary School bus carrying three children was involved in a crash Thursday morning in Ascension Parish. According to the Ascension Parish School District, around 7:38 a.m., the bus rear-ended another car while driving along Germany Road near La. 44. The three students were... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic on Mississippi River Bridge briefly blocked after car crash

  February 25, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Eastbound traffic on the Mississippi River Bridge was blocked after a car crash on Wednesday. The crash, which was first reported around 12:02 p.m. on Interstate 10, was blocking one lane of traffic. By 12:20 p.m., the roadway fully reopened. Traffic was congested along the... 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 »

• Police: I-12 crash that killed 3 occurred after car entered road from wrong direction and hit SUV Play Video

  February 16, 2026 2:33 PM

  ALBANY — Police say a weekend crash on Interstate 12 that killed three people occurred after a car entered the roadway from the wrong direction and hit a recreational vehicle. Police said Monday that a car entered the westbound lanes at the Albany-Springfield exit and eventually hit the RV.... more »

• Three people killed in I-12 crash near Albany on Sunday Play Video

  February 15, 2026 4:21 PM

  ALBANY — Three people were reported dead on Sunday after a two-vehicle crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish. According to officials, the crash occurred on I-12 westbound near mile marker 32 near Albany. Emergency responders arrived to find one of the vehicles on fire. Three people were pronounced... 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 »

• LSP: Breaux Bridge man dies in crash on I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete Play Video

  February 10, 2026 8:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A Breaux Bridge man was killed in an early-morning crash along I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete, according to Louisiana State Police. Nathan Smiling, 60, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday that left his Chevrolet Silverado blocking two lanes of the roadway, LSP said. Shortly... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash on La. 30 in Ascension Parish

  February 7, 2026 9:33 AM

  GEISMAR — A motorcyclist was killed on Friday in an early morning crash in Ascension Parish on La. 30. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m., killing 28-year-old Craig Burns of Carville. Investigators said Burns, riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was traveling... more »

• Crash on I-12 Eastbound near Amite River leaves interstate closed

  February 1, 2026 7:15 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Authorities are currently responding to a crash on I-12 Eastbound near the Amite River that has left the interstate closed. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, leaving one vehicle upside down and the interstate closed in that area. The crash has caused traffic... more »

• Man killed in Friday night crash in Denham Springs Play Video

  January 31, 2026 12:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A North Carolina man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Livingston Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred just before midnight at the intersection of La. 1032 and Hunter's Way, killing 18-year-old Cayden Callihan of Whiteville, North Carolina.... more »

• East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office responds to 18-wheeler crash on La. 19

  January 25, 2026 2:17 PM

  SLAUGHTER — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office responded to an 18-wheeler crash on La. 19 on Saturday. According to deputies, the crash occurred just North of La. 955 East when the truck drove off the highway and into a ditch. Deputies were not able to recover the... more »