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• LSP investigating after woman was struck by truck, killed in front of La. 42 home in Livingston Parish Play Video

  May 26, 2026 9:58 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A 20-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a truck in front of her house along La. 42, Louisiana State Police said. Christa Prestridge walked into the roadway in front of her home near Range Line Road in Livingston Parish around 7 p.m. on Monday when a... more »

• Pickup truck catches fire on Airline Highway at Old Hammond Highway

  May 18, 2026 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Flames and thick, black smoke were seen billowing from a pickup truck on Airline Highway at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway on Monday afternoon. Firefighters were seen battling the vehicle fire as first responders redirected traffic. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said no... more »

• 33-year-old killed in crash along Airline Highway over weekend, coroner says

  May 18, 2026 8:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 33-year-old died in a fatal car crash along Airline Highway over the weekend. Jarren Williams died in the Saturday night crash around 9 p.m., the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. The crash happened along Airline near St. Gerard Avenue and Hanks Drive.... more »

• Man jumps off Causeway after stabbing in Assumption Parish, leading multi-parish chase, deputies say Play Video

  May 6, 2026 2:46 PM

  MANDEVILLE — A man jumped off the Causeway Bridge after leading a multi-parish pursuit involving multiple stolen vehicles that began when he stabbed someone in Assumption Parish, officials said Wednesday. Authorities said the pursuit ended when 45-year-old Kentrell Sanders was taken into custody after jumping into Lake Pontchartrain. ... more »

• Woman riding e-bike airlifted to hospital in Livingston Parish crash

  May 5, 2026 1:16 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman who was riding an e-bike was airlifted to a hospital following a crash with a truck on Tuesday. First responders said the wreck happened Tuesday morning near the intersection of Linder and Arnold roads. State Police is investigating the crash and said the... more »

• Truck overturns at intersection of Clinton Allen, Magnolia roads in Denham Springs

  April 29, 2026 10:30 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A truck overturned along Clinton Allen Road at the intersection of Magnolia Road in Denham Springs on Wednesday. The crash, which is expected to cause delays, was first reported at 9:13 a.m. No injuries were reported, Livingston Parish deputies said. Deputies said to expect delays... more »

• Patient flown to hospital in critical condition following crash involving dump truck in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:16 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is responding to a crash involving a dump truck on La. 447 and Genre Drive. According to the sheriff's office, first responders are currently on the scene. A patient was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition. All... more »

• Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to visit the Mall of Louisiana Play Video

  April 6, 2026 5:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be passing through Louisiana in April. The truck plans to make two stops in the state. The cafe will be open at the Lakeside Shopping Center in New Orleans on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at... more »

• Woman bonds out of jail after police say she stole her repossessed car Play Video

  April 2, 2026 3:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A woman accused of driving off with her own car while it was being repossessed has now bonded out of jail. Port Allen police say Rhonda "Razzberry" Franklin was arrested after an investigation into a March 23 incident in the 800 block of N. 13th St.... more »

• Dusty dilemma: sandpit operations stir up concerns for St. James Parish store owner Play Video

  April 1, 2026 3:26 PM

  CONVENT — There's a sandpit in St. James Parish that's creating a lot of dust for a small business owner across the street. Keith LeBlanc says he began renovating an old bank along La. 44 a few years ago. He officially opened Nannie's Convenience Store in late March and... more »

• Tangipahoa officials urge caution at train crossings after fatal wreck at intersection with only crossbucks Play Video

  March 26, 2026 4:02 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish officials urged caution at railroad crossings Thursday after a motorist was killed in a collision with a passenger train. Dorian Batiste, 22, died when the southbound City of New Orleans hit the front end of a pickup truck in which he was riding Wednesday afternoon,... 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 »

• Police: Mother arrested in death of unrestrained 1-year-old who fell from truck at gas station Play Video

  March 17, 2026 4:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Tuesday they had arrested a 22-year-old woman in the death of her unrestrained 1-year-old who fell out of a pickup truck and was run over at a gas station near the Amazon distribution site at the old Cortana Mall. Elizabeth Aguilar, 22, was arrested... more »

• 18-wheeler and log trailer stolen from Amite truck stop overnight Play Video

  March 17, 2026 3:01 PM

  AMITE — A truck and log trailer were stolen from the Tall Timbers truck stop sometime between 9:30 p.m. last night and 2 a.m. Tuesday morning. B.J. Ginn Trucking posted the images to Facebook, saying that the stolen vehicles are a 1999 International Eagle and a 2005 Pitts log... more »

• Kentwood cattle farmer builds TikTok following by keeping it real Play Video

  March 9, 2026 1:40 PM

  KENTWOOD — Most TikTok videos look polished once they hit your screen, but Macy Rushing said her setup on the farm is far from fancy. “I actually had someone message me, and she was like, 'What kind of tripod do you use?’ And I was like, ‘Baby, I don't... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department identifies 1-year-old who was killed after being run over at gas station Play Video

  February 22, 2026 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department announced that its traffic homicide unit is investigating the death of a 1-year-old who fell out of a pickup truck before being run over by the vehicle at a gas station near the old Cortana Mall on Friday. According to the... more »

• Man allegedly robbed person at gunpoint, stole vehicle with dog inside, tried to run over deputy Play Video

  February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man allegedly tried to steal a truck but ditched it as he could not drive a manual transmission, and then stole a different truck with a dog in the backseat. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old D'Juan Cooper approached a man who... 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 »

• I-10 West reopens near Whiskey Bay following Friday night 18-wheeler fire Play Video

  January 17, 2026 10:45 AM

  BUTTE LA ROSE — I-10 West before Whiskey Bay reopened Saturday morning following an 18-wheeler fire that occurred Friday night. Cleanup crews and state troopers remain on the scene of the crash that closed the interstate near milepost 131 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. According to the Louisiana... more »

• Authorities respond to vehicle fire on I-12 East near Holden exit

  December 22, 2025 5:40 PM

  HOLDEN - Authorities responded to a vehicle fire on I-12 East near the Holden exit on Monday afternoon. The fire, which originally occurred around 4 p.m., has since been extinguished. Drivers traveling in the area should avoid the area at this time and plan to use alternate routes.... more »

• Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

  December 19, 2025 3:13 PM

  (AP) - Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away. The Detroit automaker said that the recall includes certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. At... more »

• Residents awoken by trucks, vibrations in Addis Play Video

  December 5, 2025 5:34 PM

  ADDIS — Several residents along a two-lane road in West Baton Rouge Parish say 18-wheelers are tearing up their street, speeding, and disrupting their sleep. Kevin Scott has been keeping a tally of how many trucks drive on Addis Lane between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.... more »

• VIDEO: Central Police looking for driver who destroyed mailbox with truck before driving off Play Video

  November 20, 2025 2:29 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are looking for the driver of a truck that smashed a homeowner's mailbox and drove away. In surveillance footage posted by the police department, a white truck can be seen drifting off Spanish Oak Drive and ramming into a mailbox. Pieces of the mailbox appear... more »

• 'Most terrifying situation I ever been in:' Denham Springs restaurant employee robbed at gunpoint Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:33 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a fast food employee at gunpoint. The employee Elisabeth Netterville told WBRZ she is taking this day by day, and trying to move forward the best she can after the dangerous encounter last Friday. ... more »

• Truck fire on I-10 closes right two lanes near Louise Street exit

  November 17, 2025 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A box truck fire caused two lanes on I-10 Westbound near the Louise Street exit to close, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The right two lanes on the interstate are blocked off due to the fire, causing traffic to be backed up all the... more »

• East Side Fire Department responds to early morning 18-wheeler fire

  November 10, 2025 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Side Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler fire early Monday morning. East Side Engine 913 arrived around 5:45 a.m. to find the truck's cab engulfed in flames. Crews worked to contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to the trailer attached to the... more »

• Truck owner requests refund when repairs take longer than quoted time Play Video

  October 28, 2025 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When Lee Nguyen's husband was involved in a car accident earlier this year, they knew they needed to repairs done quickly for the work they do around their home. They contacted several body shops and agreed to have it towed to Al and Grandson's Paint and... more »

• 18-wheeler gets stuck while turning onto Washington Street off Highland Road

  October 24, 2025 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-wheeler got stuck while turning onto Washington Street off of Highland Road Friday afternoon. The rear of the truck drove onto the curb while it was attempting to turn, leading to its load being tipped on the side. The entrance to Washington Street was... more »

• 16-year-old arrested after allegedly crashing into Morgan City Police unit with stolen truck Play Video

  September 2, 2025 1:36 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Morgan City after he allegedly crashed into a police car while driving a stolen truck, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. A sergeant was patrolling the Siracusa area on Aug. 31 when he saw the teen sitting in... more »

• Driver of cement truck brought to hospital after mixer overturns along Central Thruway Play Video

  August 21, 2025 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The driver of a cement truck was brought to the hospital after a crash along Central Thruway on Thursday morning. The truck struck a utility pole near the East Baton Rouge EBR Department of Public Works Landscape and Drainage building. The driver received minor injuries... more »

• LSP: Baton Rouge man arrested for making an 18-wheeler rear-end him on purpose

  August 7, 2025 3:22 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — Louisiana State Police arrested a Baton Rouge man for allegedly staging a crash with an 18-wheeler on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. William Baker, 34, was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler just before 10 p.m. on June 24 on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge near the intersection of Louisiana... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound reopened near Lobdell after crews clear stalled semi in median

  May 3, 2025 10:55 AM

  LOBDELL — Deputies temporarily closed one lane of Interstate 10 going eastbound between Lobdell and La. 1 as crews worked to clear a stalled semi-truck in the median Saturday morning. The left lane of the interstate was closed around 9:45 a.m. as recovery efforts got underway for the truck... more »

• 18-wheeler catches fire on I-12 at Millerville Play Video

  April 24, 2025 7:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler fire along I-12 westbound at Millerville Road on Wednesday morning around 5:30. Officials say the fire was caused by a mechanical malfunction or failure. The incident caused two right lanes on the interstate to shut down... more »

• WATCH: Deputies trying to identify owner of truck that stole trailer from Darrow home Play Video

  April 8, 2025 5:10 PM

  DARROW - Deputies are looking for the driver of a truck who stole a stock trailer from a residence along La. 22 The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the truck was a gray Ram 2500 and the trailer was a Maxxim stock trailer. The owner of the trailer,... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Pickup truck stuck on guardrail of French Settlement bridge after crash with semi-truck

  March 25, 2025 4:07 PM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT — A pickup truck nearly fell off the French Settlement bridge Tuesday after a crash involving a semi-truck. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office posted pictures of the truck with its front wheels hanging over the bridge's guardrails. It appears that the semi-truck rear-ended the pickup truck and... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 west closed again near Holden as crews work to remove overturned semi-truck Play Video

  March 25, 2025 12:48 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Interstate 12 westbound in Livingston Parish is closed after the roadway after a a semi-truck overturned on Tuesday. The truck overturned and blocked traffic on I-12 between Livingston and Holden. Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies said to expect major delays, with congestion approaching La. 43 in Albany. One... more »

• 2une In Previews: Touch A Truck Play Video

  March 21, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Touch A Truck is back in the capital city. The hands-on event lets children and adults alike explore emergency and construction vehicles up close and personal. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Airline Highway Park on Saturday. The first two... more »

• Deputies: No charges to be filed in death of 80-year-old struck by truck while visiting from Virginia Play Video

  March 17, 2025 10:53 AM

  PORT ALLEN — No criminal action will be taken in the death of an 80-year-old man struck by a car last week while visiting the capital region from Virginia, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said Monday. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said they are treating the late Wednesday... more »

• Central home, cars lost to early morning fire that also killed pets

  February 6, 2025 11:41 AM

  CENTRAL — An early fire Thursday morning destroyed a house off Hooper Road in Central. Central Fire said firefighters were called to River Birch Avenue just before 2:00 a.m. They said the house was engulfed in heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the house and the... more »

• Westbound traffic on I-10 backed up from I-10/I-12 split to Mississippi River Bridge after truck fire

  November 15, 2024 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Traffic on Interstate 10 westbound was backed up from the Mississippi River Bridge all the way to the I-10/I-12 split after a truck caught fire making a turn from I-10 onto LA 1. According to Total Traffic BTR, the crash was cleared in Port Allen at... more »

• One dead after sedan clips dump truck on Scenic Highway near Thomas Road

  November 15, 2024 8:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person is dead after a crash between a dump truck and a sedan on Scenic Highway near Thomas Road, officials said Friday. Officials identified the man as 44-year-old Leandrew Coates of Zachary. Louisiana State Police said around 6:30 a.m. a 2003 Nissan, driven by... more »

• Amite Police searching for man accused of stealing truck

  October 30, 2024 1:51 PM

  AMITE — The Amite City Police Department is searching for a man wanted for stealing a truck along Cherry Street. At 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Amite Police began investigating the theft. During the investigation, detectives said they obtained images of a white man near the stolen vehicle near... more »

• Carroll Bourgeois Road in Addis closed after overturned semi-truck leaks diesel, spills cargo Play Video

  October 17, 2024 10:54 AM

  ADDIS — Carroll Bourgeois Road in Addis was closed Thursday after a semi-truck overturned. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said the road was closed after the 18-wheeler overturned and leaked diesel onto the road. Deputies added that the road will be closed until the pipes the truck was hauling... more »

• St. Gabriel homes damaged, street without power after 18-wheeler hauling straw damages utility poles Play Video

  October 8, 2024 11:05 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — Utility poles on Bayou Paul Lane fell and damaged at least three homes Tuesday after an 18-wheeler hauling pine straw to University Club pulled them down, officials in St. Gabriel said. Entergy representatives said that the truck broke two utility poles and damaged their equipment. When... more »

• St. Gabriel officers help save man who drove into pond Play Video

  September 23, 2024 4:58 PM

  CARVILLE - Officers in St. Gabriel helped save a man after his vehicle ran into a pond in Carville. The St. Gabriel Police Department said the incident happened around 11:45 a.m. Monday by heavy woods in Carville. The man called officers and said he escaped through his sunroof,... more »

• Brusly police say prosecutor will decide whether charges warranted after 4-year-old shoots himself Play Video

  September 2, 2024 2:06 PM

  BRUSLY — A 4-year-old boy who shot and killed himself with a gun found in the console of a pickup truck was the son of a Brusly city council member, the police department said Monday. Hudson Tassin was the son of Blake Tassin, who was elected to the city... more »

• Spirits truck caught in electric wire damages home, homeowner needs help Play Video

  August 28, 2024 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A truck drove into an electrical wire connecting power to a man's house. Eric Washington says the truck should not have been driving down his street in the first place but now he's having trouble finding who is responsible for the hole in the side of his... more »

• Tesla's fight against Louisiana auto sales law revived by appeals court

  August 28, 2024 8:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tesla’s federal court challenge to a Louisiana law that prohibits automobile manufacturers from selling directly to consumers has been revived by an appeals court. The lawsuit by the electric car company owned by billionaire Elon Musk is part of a broader effort in multiple states... more »

• Traffic blocked to one lane at Club Deluxe Road, Southwest Railroad in Hammond after overturned 18-wheeler

  August 27, 2024 2:26 PM

  HAMMOND — An overturned 18-wheeler in a Hammond roundabout blocked traffic in one lane near Club Deluxe Road and Southwest Railroad on Tuesday, Hammond Police said. Crews are on-site managing the situation, officials said. Commuters can expect delays and should consider taking alternate routes if possible, officials added. more »

• Police identify driver of 18-wheeler that was left dangling off I-10 overpass Monday morning Play Video

  July 23, 2024 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have identified the deceased driver of an 18-wheeler that crashed on I-10 Monday morning and dangled off the overpass for hours . The Baton Rouge Police Department said Jamoliddin Tokhirov, 38, was driving the 18-wheeler when it hit the inside guardrail, crossed all lanes of... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office searching for truck thief Play Video

  July 16, 2024 11:14 AM

  The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspected truck thief. Deputies posted a video of the suspect entering a gas station on social media. He can be seen handing the clerk money before walking outside and getting into a Chevrolet Truck. ... more »

• Truck crashes through Livingston Parish convenience store Play Video

  July 15, 2024 5:15 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A red truck crashed through a Livingston Parish convenience store Monday afternoon. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office shared pictures of the truck inside the store near the corner of Walker South Road and Bonnie Bleu Drive. A brick wall was broken and the hood of the... more »

• Segment of La. 942 in Darrow shut down after dump truck overturns

  July 11, 2024 2:40 PM

  DARROW — A segment of La. 942 in Darrow was shut down completely Thursday after a dump truck overturned and emptied its contents across the roadway, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. La. 942 is shut down at Stanford Leavy Road. Drivers traveling in the area should... more »

• Central Police shut down section of Hooper Road after trailer overturns Play Video

  July 8, 2024 3:51 PM

  CENTRAL — A section of Hooper Road between Bridlewood Drive and Greenwell Springs Road in Central was shut down Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said the truck overturned around 2 p.m. as it was heading south on Greenwell Springs Road, turned onto Hooper... more »

• Prayers answered; utility company responds with tree trimming crews Play Video

  June 18, 2024 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tree trimming trucks are giving hope to one neighborhood that's had several power outages so far this year. They were in the Mayfair Park area starting Monday morning. Entergy responded fast, inspecting the power lines to provide Barbara Woods and her neighbors with electricity. She spoke... more »

• Denham Springs firefighter hurt in wreck Tuesday Play Video

  May 28, 2024 6:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs firefighter was taken to a hospital from a crash on Tuesday afternoon. The Denham Springs Police Department said the wreck, which involved a fire truck and a tractor trailer, happened at the intersection of Hatchell Lane and Jason Drive at 2 p.m. ... more »

• DOTD looking into additional signage after two 18-wheelers flip at same roundabout in Sorrento Play Video

  May 23, 2024 6:48 PM

  SORRENTO - It took several hours to clear an overturned tanker truck filled with hazardous chemicals from the roadway on Monday after it flipped onto its side. Multiple agencies were called to the roundabout on La. 22 at La. 70 near I-10 on Monday afternoon. The State Department of... more »

• Fire, hazmat teams clear overturned tanker truck that closed Sorrento roundabout on Monday Play Video

  May 21, 2024 3:15 PM

  SORRENTO — An overturned 18-wheeler carrying chemicals that stopped traffic at La. 22 near the roundabout near La. 70 that closed the roadway Monday morning wasn't cleared until around 9:30 that evening, the Ascension Parish Fire Department said. No injuries were reported as a result of the overturned tanker,... more »

• Central Police searching for man who damaged gas station with truck, drove off Play Video

  May 20, 2024 1:40 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are searching for a man wanted for a hit-and-run that damaged a gas station earlier in May. Police were called to Romero's Food Mart on Joor Road on May 10 after the store owner said that a man driving a white Ford pick-up truck backed... more »

• Truck hauling chickens overturns on I-59

  November 28, 2023 1:19 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A truck hauling live chickens flipped onto its side, blocking travel on I-59 in St. Tammany Parish early Tuesday. The 18-wheeler was involved in a crash with a sedan shortly after 4 a.m. The incident closed I-59 northbound near mile marker 10, near Pearl... more »

• 'Who is responsible?' So far, homeowners footing bill for damage done by trash truck Play Video

  October 24, 2023 5:32 PM

  ALSEN - Republic Services says it is not responsible for pulling down a utility wire causing thousands in damages to homes in April . "I don't understand why they won't take responsibility for it," homeowner Gwen Jones said. The truck was driving down Old Rafe Meyer Road in... more »

• A dozen people injured in crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish Thursday; officials still unclear on what caused wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2023 12:20 PM

  SATSUMA - A multiple-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish left 12 people injured and shut down I-12 in both directions. According to traffic information, I-12 was closed both east and westbound in Satsuma to accommodate AirMed after a severe crash on the eastbound side past South Satsuma Road, but the... more »

• I-110 northbound now open at Convention Street after major vehicle fire Play Video

  July 27, 2023 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes of I-110 northbound at Convention Street re-opened after an Amazon truck caught on fire Thursday morning. According to investigators, a mechanical failure in the engine of the truck led to the fire. After an in-depth inspection, crews determined the road to be safe to... more »