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• Motorcyclist accused of crashing into deputy charged with DWI Play Video

  September 29, 2025 4:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The motorcyclist is accused of crashing into an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office vehicle on Sept. 12 while fleeing from law enforcement was charged with driving while intoxicated. According to the sheriff's office, deputies on Siegen Lane tried to stop Tye Carlock, 25, for going 112... more »

• After motorcyclist dies at Central intersection, drivers wary of road; crash data shows area is dangerous Play Video

  September 24, 2024 12:10 PM

  CENTRAL - The intersection of Joor Road and LA 64 is raising concerns among drivers that a potential design flaw coupled with driver error could turn deadly. After a 31-year-old Central city employee was killed on his motorcycle Friday, Brandon Haley reached out to WBRZ with his own tales... more »

• Denham Springs woman dead after Sunday evening motorcycle crash on I-10 in Mississippi Play Video

  May 27, 2024 11:47 AM

  GULF PORT, Miss. — A Denham Springs woman is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-10 in Harrison County, Mississippi, that also left four injured, Mississippi Highway Patrol said. Amanda Holden, 43, died Sunday evening around 5 p.m. after she and two other motorcyclists took evasive actions to avoid... more »

• 2une In Previews: Motorcycle Awareness Month Play Video

  May 20, 2024 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and a local campaign is working to reduce the number of deaths in motorcycle crashes each year. This morning on 2une In, we talked with Scotty Drake with the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign, who said the goal of... more »

• State police identify driver killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 22 in Maurepas

  July 26, 2023 10:23 PM

  MAUREPAS - One person was killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle crash along Highway 22 in Maurepas. A spokesperson for the Livingston Parish Fire District No. 9 said the accident happened between the Fire Station and Manny's Bar near Ashton Road around 9 p.m.. Louisiana State Police later Anthony... more »

• Henderson man dies in motorcycle crash

  June 2, 2023 11:36 PM

  ST. MARTIN PARISH - A Henderson man died on Friday when the motorcycle he was riding veered into a guardrail. St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux said the accident happened about 6:30 p.m. That's when deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 1000 block of... more »

• State Police: Motorcyclist killed in Ascension Parish crash

  December 2, 2021 9:50 AM

  GONZALES - A 56-year-old Prairieville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on LA Hwy 44 in Ascension Parish, Wednesday evening. According to representatives with Louisiana State Police, the tragic crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on LA Hwy 44, north of US Hwy 61. An initial investigation... more »

• Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries in St. Martin Parish crash

  April 5, 2021 7:10 AM

  ARNAUDVILLE - According to Louisiana State Police, a 34-year-old resident of French Settlement was killed in a Sunday (April 4) afternoon motorcycle crash. Police say the wreck occurred around 3 p.m. on LA 737 near Leblanc Drive in St. Martin Parish and took the life of Jerry Brewer. ... more »

• Motorcycle crash cleared from shoulder of I-12 E at Drusilla Play Video

  October 13, 2020 7:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An early morning crash involving a motorcycle was cleared from I-12 East near Drusilla shortly after 7 a.m. Motorcycle crash: I-12 E at Drusilla pic.twitter.com/tIF9AMgP3Z — Ashley Frugé WBRZ (@ashleywbrz) October 13, 2020 Officials say the wreck resulted in minor injuries.... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Terrebonne Parish crash

  May 13, 2020 10:39 AM

  CHAUVIN - Louisiana State Police say a 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Tuesday night crash on LA 56 in Terrebonne Parish. Police say the wreck occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. as Michael Turnage navigated his Honda Shadow throughout LA 56 and approached its intersection with Prosperity Street at... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in East St. Charles Parish crash

  December 24, 2019 10:53 AM

  East St. Charles – Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a motorcycle on Interstate 10 westbound near Interstate 310 southbound that occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m., Monday night. A preliminary investigation revealed the deceased was traveling westbound on Interstate 10, near Interstate 310,... more »

• Man killed in motorcycle crash on LA 27 Monday night

  January 2, 2018 12:44 PM

  CALCASIEU PARISH- Authorities say a man is dead after crashing the motorcycle he was on Monday night. Shortly before 9 p.m. Louisiana State Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on LA 27 near Sam Vincent Road just south of Carlyss. Authorities say a 2002 Harley... more »

• At least one hurt in motorcycle crash

  December 4, 2017 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sources say at least one person has been injured after a motorcycle crashed Monday afternoon. The incident happened around 2 p.m. at the Mohican-Prescott crossover. One person has been transported to a hospital for moderate injuries, sources said. No further details have been made available.... more »

• Police: Motorcyclist killed in North St. crash

  October 6, 2017 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A motorcyclist died in a crash on North Street. Baton Rouge Police identified the motorcyclist as Jerome Kinchen, 31. The crash happened a few blocks from Kinchen's home address, also on North Street. Police said Kinchen collided with another vehicle that turned into his path... more »

• Man dies in crash where motorcycle landed on top of him

  August 1, 2017 10:33 AM

  NEW ROADS – A 66-year-old died in a motorcycle crash Monday evening, State Police revealed the next day. Robert Mayeaux of Morganza died when he ran off the road and hit an embankment. The crash happened on LA 1 north of LA 420 between New Roads and Morganza. ... more »

• Motorcyclist killed after collision with dog

  July 9, 2017 9:52 AM

  ST. AMANT – A motorcyclist was killed late Saturday after he hit a loose dog on the highway, State Police revealed. Gary Fortney, 66, lost control after his motorcycle hit the animal on Gold Place Road east of Highway 431. The wreck happened around nine o'clock Saturday night, authorities... more »

• Two injured in motorcycle crash on Avenue G

  April 3, 2017 8:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle occurred on Avenue G. According to authorities, one person is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. The crash occurred before 7:30 p.m. Monday evening on Ave. G near... more »

• Arizona woman killed in Livingston Parish motorcycle crash

  March 3, 2017 9:22 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – State Police say an Arizona woman died after in a motorcycle crash in Livingston Parish Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. on LA 16 south of LA 1026 in Livingston Parish. Karen Romero of Phoenix, Arizona was killed.... more »

• Officer hurt in pothole crash expected to recover; road to get improvements Play Video

  February 3, 2017 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say the motorcycle officer hurt in a crash on Airline Highway Wednesday is expected to fully recover. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the officer is in moderate condition with a broken leg and other minor injuries. The crash happened just before 2... more »

• Hammond man killed in motorcycle crash near Tickfaw

  April 24, 2016 9:23 PM

  TICKFAW – State Police say a Hammond man died Sunday after his motorcycle ran off the roadway of LA 1064 near Tickfaw. According to Louisiana State Police, 52-year-old Michael S. McDonald was driving westbound on LA 1064 when his motorcycle exited the roadway and crashed into a culvert. ... more »

• Two motorcyclists dead after separate crashes this weekend

  February 28, 2016 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Police say two people are dead after two separate motorcycle crashes that happened just three hours apart Saturday afternoon. According to Louisiana State Police, the first crash happened in West Baton Rouge Parish around 2:30 p.m. and the second crash happened in St. Martin Parish... more »

• Hammond man killed in motorcycle crash

  February 13, 2016 9:18 PM

  HAMMOND – Police say a Hammond man was killed Saturday morning when his motorcycle drifted off a road and struck a guardrail on I-55. According to Louisiana State Police, 24-year-old Charlie Garner died when his motorcycle drifted off the road on the I-55 service road near mile marker 28.4.... more »

• 1 injured in motorcycle crash on Highland Rd.

  February 10, 2016 12:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - 1 person was injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Baton Rouge. The accident happened around 11 p.m. near the intersection of Highland Rd. and Jean Lafitte Ave. According to State Police, the rider was transported with non-life threatening injuries and cited in 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 »

• Shreveport man killed in motorcycle crash on US 190 in Hammond

  October 21, 2015 11:53 AM

  HAMMOND – Police say a Shreveport man was killed Tuesday in a motorcycle crash on US 190 West in Hammond. Louisiana State Police said 51-year-old Morgan Welch, of Shreveport, was killed when his Harley Davidson motorcycle drifted onto the eastbound lane and struck an SUV. Troopers said that... more »

• BRPD officer involved in motorcycle crash while escorting funeral procession

  September 2, 2015 3:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to Baton Rouge Police, a motorcycle officer was involved in a crash just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. The wreck happened at the intersection of Highland Road and West Parker Blvd close to LSU's campus. Witnesses said the crash happened while the officer was escorting... more »