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• Man found dead in water off Hooper Road; family says he was fishing Play Video

  March 28, 2025 12:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was found dead in a body of water off Hooper Road, deputies said Friday. Family members dropped 40-year-old Samuel Allen off to go fishing on Thursday around 2 p.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies said. Deputies added that units were later called around... 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: US 190 re-opened in Denham Springs near Maryland Street after car strikes power pole Play Video

  March 25, 2025 1:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — U.S. 190 has re-opened on Denham Springs near Maryland Street after a car struck a power pole Tuesday. Denham Springs Police said that no serious injuries were reported in the crash, but powerlines were downed across U.S. 190 and that Entergy power crews were on the... 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 »

• Two more arrests made in death of St. Tammany Parish deputy killed following high speed pursuit Play Video

  March 24, 2025 4:49 PM

  SLIDELL — Two more people were arrested for their alleged connection to a fatal crash that killed a St. Tammany Parish deputy, officials said Monday. Mason Paul Eugene Fischer and Michael Emanuel Lanier, both 17, were arrested Sunday for their alleged role in the early morning death of 37-year-old... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Westbound lanes of US 90 past Baldwin reopened after barrier was pushed into lanes

  March 24, 2025 12:52 PM

  BALDWIN — Westbound traffic traveling on U.S. 90 was briefly rerouted onto La. 3211 after a concrete barrier was pushed into westbound lanes on Monday. The roadway has since re-opened, officials said. St. Mary Parish deputies said U.S. 90 westbound was closed between La. 318 and La. 83... more »

• Large tree falls on bus in Zachary Play Video

  March 24, 2025 9:59 AM

  ZACHARY — No injuries were reported after a large tree fell onto a bus in Zachary on Monday morning. It happened on Sunnyside Lane in Zachary around 7:30 a.m. Officials tell us no students were sitting in the back of the bus where the tree fell. more »

• Car backs into Old Hammond Highway grocery store Play Video

  March 20, 2025 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A car went through the front of Valdez Market on Old Hammond Highway on Thursday. A WBRZ crew got video of the car, which appeared to have backed into the front of the market around 11:30 a.m. Deputies said the crash was caused when the... more »

• Man dies after crashing into tree along St. Helena Parish highway early Thursday morning

  March 20, 2025 12:19 PM

  GREENSBURG — A man was killed early Thursday morning after hitting a tree along La. 1045 in St. Helena Parish. Darrel L. Cyprian Jr., 23, died after he drove off the road and into a ditch around 4 a.m.. According to Louisiana State Police, Cyprian was trying to turn... more »

• Tickfaw man dead after being struck by a car along St. Helena Parish highway Play Video

  March 19, 2025 1:37 PM

  AMITE — A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car early Wednesday morning in St. Helena Parish. Chad Ribando, 43, was hit by a 2017 Dodge Charger while he was walking along La. 16 near Leonard Chapel Road. According to Louisiana State Police, Ribando, a Tickfaw... more »

• PHOTOS: Train collides with 18-wheeler hauling frozen food Play Video

  March 19, 2025 10:45 AM

  PEARL RIVER - A train collided with an 18-wheeler hauling frozen food Tuesday evening in St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammany Fire Protection District 11 said crews were called to Highway 11 at Pearl River Parkway at around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Pictures showed the 18-wheeler's trailer was plowed through by... more »

• Police investigating early morning crash on Walker Road North Play Video

  March 19, 2025 7:32 AM

  WALKER - Police are investigating a crash on Walker Road North early Wednesday morning that sent one person to the hospital. Video from the scene showed the crash on Walker Road North and Westcoll Drive in front of the Shell gas station. Emergency officials said one person was... more »

• Bicyclist recovering after reportedly being hit by BRPD unit Sunday morning Play Video

  March 17, 2025 1:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is recovering from two surgeries after reportedly being hit by a Baton Rouge police car early Sunday morning. Dwayne Washington was riding his bike on Louise Street shortly after midnight Sunday morning, family members told WBRZ, when a BRPD officer was headed to a... more »

• Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle Wednesday night on Plank Road Play Video

  March 13, 2025 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian was killed after being struck on Plank Road Wednesday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Ashley Rivet, 38, died after being struck by a vehicle in the 8900 block of Plank Road around 11:06 p.m. BRPD said it was unknown if Rivet... more »

• Couple visiting from Virginia for bowling tournament struck by truck; 80-year-old husband killed Play Video

  March 13, 2025 10:43 AM

  PORT ALLEN — An 80-year-old man is dead and his wife is in the hospital after the couple, who was visiting the capital region from Virginia for a bowling tournament, was struck by a pickup truck on Lobdell Highway in Port Allen. Robert DiDomenico was killed Wednesday night around... more »

• 23-year-old dies in overnight crash after reportedly driving south in northbound lanes

  March 11, 2025 11:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 23-year-old woman died in a crash that happened on I-110 late Monday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened around 11 p.m. Monday on I-110 northbound. Kobi Tircuit, 23, was reportedly driving southbound in the northbound lanes when a Ford Mustang approached.... more »

• Dow drops 890 and S&P 500 sinks 2.7% as worries deepen about damage to the economy from trade strife

  March 10, 2025 4:18 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off got worse. The S&P 500 fell 2.7% Monday as worries build about how much pain President Donald Trump is willing for the economy to endure through tariffs in order to get what he wants. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped... more »

• Motorcycle crash on Louise Street and Highland Road injures at least one Play Video

  March 6, 2025 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — At least one person was injured Thursday in a motorcycle crash at the corner of Highland Road and Louise Street. In a video captured by WBRZ, a man is seen lying on the ground and there are pieces of the motorcycle in the middle of the... more »

• 2 dead, including LSU pole vaulter, in fiery crash; motorcyclist's mom died on bike last May Play Video

  February 27, 2025 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people, including an LSU pole vaulter, were killed in a fiery wreck on LSU's campus near Tiger Stadium. Pole vaulter Dillon Reidenauer, an 18-year-old freshman from Abita Springs, was in a car struck by motorcyclist Bodhi Linton of Prairieville on Wednesday night. Both died at... more »

• Two dead after crash at Nicholson Drive and South Quad Drive Play Video

  February 26, 2025 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people are dead after a crash at the intersection of Nicholson Drive and South Quad Drive, according to LSU officials. LSU issued a statement to students saying officers are working a major traffic crash at the intersection and to avoid the area, and officials confirmed... more »

• LSP captain arrested for DWI after allegedly running red light, crashing into BRPD unit Play Video

  February 25, 2025 6:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An off-duty Louisiana State Police captain was taken into custody for DWI on Tuesday morning after she allegedly crashed into a BRPD unit and another car while driving in her LSP vehicle. The crash happened at the intersection of Plank Road and Harding Boulevard shortly after... more »

• Homeowner left to pay for damages after car strikes her home and drives off Play Video

  February 24, 2025 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman is left picking up the pieces after a car crashed into her home and drove off Friday night. Sarilyn Johnson Carter was inside her Bogan Walk home when someone drove a car into her guest bedroom. Carter said this isn't the first time this... more »

• Truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour overturns, causing multi-car pileup on I-10 eastbound near Essen Play Video

  February 24, 2025 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A semi-truck carrying 50,000 pounds of flour overturned on Interstate 10 eastbound near the Essen Lane exit, causing multiple lanes to be closed Monday morning. The semi-truck overturned around 10 a.m. and caused several other vehicles to crash as a result. As of 12:45 p.m., all... more »

• Teenager killed in crash with 18-wheeler Sunday morning identified Play Video

  February 24, 2025 9:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The coroner has identified the person killed in a crash with an 18-wheeler Sunday morning. The victim was identified as 19-year-old William Gray. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Gray was killed when he crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler on I-10 and his car... more »

• 2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say Play Video

  February 19, 2025 6:08 PM

  MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — At least two people are dead after a midair collision involving two small planes in southern Arizona, authorities said Wednesday. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the collision near an airport on the outskirts of Tucson. The Marana Police Department confirmed two... more »

• Coroner identifies two teens killed in Linder Road crash; parents release statements, photos Play Video

  February 18, 2025 3:24 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Coroner's office identified two teenagers who were killed in a wreck along Linder Road a week after the crash. Coroner records said 15-year-old Jayden Moore and 16-year-old Jaheim Ordon were killed in the crash that happened Feb. 11 around 4 a.m. "Jayden... more »

• What to know about the airplane that crashed and flipped while landing at Toronto's airport Play Video

  February 18, 2025 12:37 PM

  TORONTO (AP) — A passenger jet flipped onto its roof while landing in Toronto, Canada, the fourth major aviation accident in North America in the past three weeks. While at least 18 people were injured, all 80 people on board the Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis survived the... more »

• Delta Airlines plane flips on landing in Toronto and a badly hurt child is among 19 injured Play Video

  February 17, 2025 3:53 PM

  TORONTO (AP) — A Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson Airport and ended up on its roof Monday, injuring 19 people including three who are in critical condition. The airport confirmed on X that an “incident” occurred with the Delta flight from Minneapolis and that 76... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 WB re-opened near lakes after car overturned and closed multiple lanes of traffic

  February 12, 2025 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — I-10 westbound has re-opened near the City Park lake after a car overturned and caused multiple lanes to close on Wednesday Police and other emergency services responded to the scene. Traffic was backed up to around Essen Lane. more »

• Denham Springs High School student hurt in wreck that killed two, left others injured Play Video

  February 12, 2025 12:27 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs High School student was hurt in a crash that left two people dead early Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Livingston Parish School System told WBRZ that the student was one of the three people injured. WBRZ reached out to the Livingston... more »

• Two people killed, three injured in early morning Denham Springs crash Play Video

  February 11, 2025 9:04 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two people are dead after an early Tuesday morning crash on Linder Road in Denham Springs. Livingston Parish deputies said that units were dispatched to reports of the single-vehicle crash around 3 a.m. Deputies said that, in addition to the two fatalities, three people were... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-110 SB reopened near North 22nd Street after multi-vehicle crash

  February 11, 2025 8:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Southbound traffic has reopened on Interstate 110 near the North 22nd Street exit after a multi-car crash caused two lanes to close Tuesday morning. Baton Rouge EMS said no one was seriously injured and that they have left the scene. There are conflicting reports as... more »

• Baton Rouge man killed in overnight crash in Acadia Parish

  February 9, 2025 2:32 PM

  EGAN - A man from Baton Rouge died in a car crash that happened shortly after midnight in Acadia Parish. Early Sunday morning, state police were called to a crash on I-10 westbound near Trumps Road in Egan, which is past Lafayette. Troopers found that a semi-truck was stopped... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Center lane of I-10 reopens going eastbound on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  January 31, 2025 12:55 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The center lane of Interstate 10 going eastbound on the Mississippi River Bridge has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles on Friday. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they responded to scene of the crash. An 18-wheeler was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused... more »

• Flight from New Orleans to Washington was just behind jet that collided with military chopper Play Video

  January 30, 2025 2:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — An American Airlines flight from New Orleans to Washington was just behind a small jet that collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan National Airport and was diverted to Baltimore's airport afterward. Records at FlightAware.com say American Flight 3130 was about 2.5 miles... more »

• Deputies investigating after car crashes into Denham Springs home Play Video

  January 30, 2025 8:45 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Authorities in Livingston are investigating a car accident that happened Thursday morning in the Arbor Walk neighborhood. The crash took place around 6:00 am on Cinder Drive when a car crashed into a home. Officials say no one was injured and there was no word on... more »

• Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead Play Video

  January 29, 2025 10:12 PM

  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — All 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter were feared dead in what was likely to be the worst U.S. aviation disaster in almost a quarter century, officials said Thursday. At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy... more »

• Livingston deputies: I-12 East between Livingston and Holden closed after bus goes off road

  January 16, 2025 3:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON - I-12 East between Livingston and Holden is temporarily closed due to a bus going off the road, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO issued a traffic alert saying they were on scene assisting first responders. An image showed a bus off the road with officials... more »

• Police investigating fatal crash that happened early Saturday morning Play Video

  January 11, 2025 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is dead after a crash that happened on I-10 early Saturday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. on I-10 westbound near South Acadian Thruway. Officers said an Acura was driving eastbound on the westbound side and... more »

• One woman dead after train crash involving pedestrian in Livingston Parish Play Video

  January 10, 2025 6:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman is dead Friday afternoon after an incident involving a pedestrian and a train west of the town of Livingston. Livingston Parish authorities responded to the scene along Florida Boulevard near Ware Lane. In addition to local authorities, representatives from the Canadian National Railway also... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputy accused of malfeasance after fleet vehicle collides with paramedic vehicle

  January 10, 2025 5:29 PM

  FRANKLIN - A deputy was arrested after a fleet vehicle he operated got into a collision with an emergency services vehicle and he provided false information, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday. According to Sheriff Gary Driskell, Michael Swords, 71, was booked for malfeasance after an investigation... more »

• Woman killed, off-duty police officer injured after two-car collision in Plaquemine Play Video

  January 10, 2025 11:56 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A woman was killed and an off-duty Addis police officer was injured when two cars collided on Belleview Drive near Milly Plantation Road in Plaquemine on Friday. The two drivers were traveling in opposite directions on Belleview Drive when the woman's car lost control and spun out... more »

• Deputies: 78-year-old woman killed in weekend crash likely caused by medical episode

  January 6, 2025 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 78-year-old woman was killed in a what was likely a medical episode-induced crash over the weekend on Pride-Baywood Road, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. Alice Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies said Hamilton's vehicle was travelling... more »

• Motorcycle driver dead after fatal crash off Rieger Road early Monday morning Play Video

  January 6, 2025 7:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is dead after a crash off Rieger Road early Monday morning. The crash happened around 6 a.m. Monday on Exchequer Drive and involved a motorcycle and a car. Deputies said that the car was turning into a driveway when it struck a motorcycle driving... more »

• Magnolia Bridge Road closed between Greenwell Springs, Wax roads in Central after two semi-trucks crash Play Video

  December 23, 2024 12:25 PM

  CENTRAL — Magnolia Bridge Road between Greenwell Springs and Wax roads is closed in Central after a wreck involving two 18-wheelers. Central Police said that one of the trucks' cargo had to be unloaded. The road will remain closed for about three hours, police added. more »

• Man accused of stealing EBR school bus, leading Plaquemines Parish authorities on chase arrested

  December 20, 2024 1:07 PM

  POINTE À LA HACHE — A man accused of stealing an East Baton Rouge Parish school bus and leading authorities in Plaquemines Parish on a pursuit was arrested. Christopher Jabari Johnson, 18, was arrested on Dec. 13, the same day deputies were led on a chase that ended in... more »

• School bus stolen from Baton Rouge recovered from marsh in Plaquemines Parish; suspect arrested

  December 13, 2024 12:29 PM

  POINTE À LA HACHE — A school bus stolen from East Baton Rouge Parish was found in a marsh in Plaquemines Parish on Friday, officials said. Plaquemines Parish deputies said the driver of the bus was arrested after leading them on pursuit and hitting a parked car with the... more »

• I-55 southbound closed between Tickfaw, Independence after truck carrying hazardous materials crashes

  December 12, 2024 2:37 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — Southbound lanes of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish are closed after a semi-truck carrying hazardous material crashed. State Police and first responders responded to the crash between Tickfaw and Independence. There is no threat to the pubic and the highway is expected to be closed for an... more »

• Intersection of La. 621, Airline Highway in Gonzales closed after car crash that injured two

  December 11, 2024 3:51 PM

  GONZALES — The intersection of Airline Highway and La. 621 in Gonzales is closed after a crash left two injured, authorities said. An Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson said that the crash involved two cars. Two people sustained severe injuries as a result of the crash, a State Police... more »

• Hammond man killed in crash Tuesday afternoon

  December 11, 2024 10:45 AM

  WASHINGTON PARISH - A Hammond man driving a freightliner died when the vehicle overturned Tuesday. The crash happened on Highway 38 in Washington Parish shortly after noon Tuesday. Louisiana State Police said Michael Parker, 31, was driving the freightliner when it traveled off the road and overturned. Parker... more »

• One lane blocked on US 61 south near LA 10 after truck catches fire on shoulder

  December 2, 2024 3:58 PM

  JACKSON — One lane was blocked going south on US 61 near the exit of LA 10 near Jackson after an 18-wheeler caught fire Monday. Fire fighters, law enforcement and other emergency officials responded to the scene and the road was briefly blocked as the truck's fire was extinguished.... more »

• Pedestrian hit, killed after hit-and-run crash on O'Neal Lane on Monday night

  November 26, 2024 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash on O'Neal Lane Monday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD says the crash occurred in the 2800 block of O'Neal Lane after 11 p.m. Monday. A pedestrian, whose information was not provided by police, was... more »

• Right lane blocked on I-12 eastbound near Covington due to overturned 18-wheeler

  November 22, 2024 9:05 AM

  COVINGTON - Lanes were blocked Friday morning on I-12 eastbound due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Louisiana State Police urged drivers to avoid the area or seek an alternate route. The right lane was blocked due to the crash. Officials said the truck was hauling some sort of powder... 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 »

• 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 »

• Eastbound traffic reopened on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

  November 13, 2024 2:26 PM

  RAMAH — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 over the Atchafalaya Basin were completely blocked near Ramah after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. just past the Ramah exit. Traffic is being diverted from I-49 north... more »

• Two injured after multi-vehicle crash at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street

  November 6, 2024 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street on Wednesday, officials say. No other information was given on the condition of the two people injured. more »