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• 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 »

• Kentwood man killed near Amite after driving off-road, overturning truck

  November 5, 2024 4:13 PM

  AMITE — A 61-year-old man from Kentwood died after his truck went off a highway and flipped early Tuesday. Corey Denny was driving east along LA 16 around 5:40 a.m. near Pine Meadow Road in Amite when he drove off the road. According to State Police, he was not... more »

• One dead, one injured after early-morning crash on Greenwell Springs Road in Central Play Video

  October 31, 2024 7:45 AM

  CENTRAL - One person is dead and another is injured after a crash on Greenwell Springs Road. The crash happened on Greenwell Springs and Fairchild Roads. Officials confirmed Jeremiah Butler, 26, of Baton Rouge was killed and another was injured and taken to the hospital. Chief Roger Corcoran... more »

• Central Thruway at Frenchtown Road open again after car catches fire following crash

  October 28, 2024 6:11 PM

  CENTRAL — The southbound lane of Central Thruway at Frenchtown Road was shut down after two cars collided Monday afternoon, resulting in one catching fire, Central Fire officials said. Two people sustained minor injuries in the crash, fire officials added. The fire was quickly controlled by Central firefighters,... more »

• One person taken to hospital after being hit by car, officials say Play Video

  October 23, 2024 8:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday morning. Officials said the crash happened at Bluebonnet Boulevard and Celtic Drive near the intersection of Airline Highway. One person was taken to the hospital. Officials said the pedestrian was in... more »

• Several Iberville Parish students taken to hospital with minor injuries after bus crash in Addis Play Video

  October 22, 2024 10:50 AM

  ADDIS - A loaded Iberville Parish school bus collided with an SUV on Tuesday morning when its driver turned from the wrong lane in West Baton Rouge Parish. Twenty students were on the bus when the crash happened on LA 1 near Sid Richardson Road in Addis around 8:45... more »

• Helicopter crashes in Houston, killing 4 and destroying a radio tower, officials say Play Video

  October 21, 2024 10:16 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) — A helicopter crashed Sunday in Houston, killing four people on board and destroying a radio tower, officials said. The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m. in Houston’s Second Ward, east of the city’s downtown, after taking off from Ellington Field, which is about 15 miles... more »

• LA 42 at Hutchinson CC Road open again after 18-wheeler drove off road

  October 17, 2024 3:23 PM

  HOLDEN - LA Highway 42 at Hutchinson CC Road is back open after an 18-wheeler went off-road and blocked both lanes, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Images show the 18-wheeler off the road blocking the highway in both directions. The intersection is between Holden and Springfield.... more »

• 94-year-old Baton Rouge woman dead, eight other people injured in Florida crash Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:45 PM

  DAVIE, Fla. - A 94-year-old woman from Baton Rouge died in a crash that injured eight others, according to officials. WPLG reported that the crash took place Tuesday in Davie, around 20 miles north of Miami. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said a vehicle with nine passengers rear-ended... more »

• Unrestrained driver, passenger killed in Tangipahoa intersection crash

  October 16, 2024 12:25 PM

  NATALBANY - Two men from Independence were killed in a crash Tuesday at the intersection of Natalbany and Greco roads. State Police said 26-year-old Devarious Robinson was driving 64-year-old Joe Pittman along Greco Road and approaching Natalbany Road around 5 p.m. Troopers said Robinson entered the intersection into... more »

• One person dead after early-morning crash on Highway 30 in Geismar Play Video

  October 15, 2024 7:12 AM

  GEISMAR - A Baton Rouge woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30 early Tuesday morning in Ascension Parish. The crash happened on Highway 30 between LA-3115 and Gateway Drive. William Kaufman, 32, was driving on Highway 30. At the same time, an Infiniti was also driving... more »

• One person injured after crash on LA-308 in Napoleonville

  October 14, 2024 9:35 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - One person was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries after a crash early Monday morning. The crash happened on LA-308 in Assumption Parish. The Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department said one person received moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital. The other driver was not injured. more »

• Former NFL player's son sentenced to 250 hours of community service for deadly hit-and-run crash Play Video

  October 11, 2024 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The son of a former NFL player was sentenced Friday to three years probation and 250 hours of community service after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead in October 2022. Walter Andrew Brister IV, 24, pleaded guilty in September to hit-and-run... more »

• Deputies investigating fatal overnight crash on Highland Road that left 24-year-old mother dead Play Video

  October 9, 2024 6:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An overnight crash on Highland Road left a 24-year-old mother dead early Wednesday morning. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said a truck was driving on Highland Road near the Pecue Lane intersection when a car pulled out in front of it. Deputies said a crash... more »

• Two drivers die after separate crashes in Tickfaw, Covington

  October 4, 2024 3:53 PM

  TICKFAW - Two drivers died after separate crashes in Tickfaw and Covington Thursday, according to Louisiana State Police. Police say Albert Johnson Jr., 55, of Albany, died after a single-vehicle crash on La. Highway 1064 near Durbin Road in Tangipahoa Parish at 3:45 p.m. Thursday. According to LSP, Johnson's... more »

• 1 dead, 5 hurt in suspected drunk-driving crash in Independence; driver arrested Play Video

  October 4, 2024 12:57 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — One person was killed and five were hurt after a car driven by a suspected drunk driver ran off the road, hit a tree and flipped in Independence. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 23-year-old Marisol Carcamo Vargas was killed in the wreck that happened Saturday around... more »

• 'It needs a lot of work:' Officials, residents call for work on Central roadway after multiple accidents Play Video

  September 26, 2024 6:55 PM

  CENTRAL - Law enforcement and residents are calling for changes to Greenwell Springs Road in Central before another person is killed. "It's a bad roadway, it needs a lot of work. There's zero shoulder, we had a couple of fatalities. We had a fatality the other day," Central Police... more »

• 19-year-old dead after two-vehicle crash in Donaldsonville Play Video

  September 25, 2024 1:26 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A 19-year-old man died after a two-vehicle crash on La. 70 at La. 3127 Wednesday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. Police said Laterrius Williams, 19, of Belle Rose was driving behind another vehicle carrying a 25-foot flatbed trailer. The vehicle carrying the trailer began to brake... more »

• Southern University student killed, another seriously injured in late-night crash on I-110 Play Video

  September 25, 2024 7:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a crash that happened late Tuesday night on I-110. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. A 2003 Honda was driving on I-110 when the front left tire seemingly became... 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 »

• Head-on collision on LA 1019 in Denham Springs leaves one dead, three hospitalized

  September 23, 2024 2:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A two-car, head-on collision in Denham Springs along LA 1019 near Perkins Road left one dead, Louisiana State Police said Monday. Noah Sanders, 20, was pronounced dead on the scene of the Sunday night crash after his Cadillac ATS, driving eastbound, crossed into the westbound lane... more »

• Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle on I-10 Play Video

  September 20, 2024 7:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on I-10 early Friday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on I-10 eastbound just after the split and before the Essen Lane exit. The on-ramp from the I-12 westbound lane was blocked while officials investigated... more »

• Baton Rouge community educator killed in shooting while driving along Airline Highway Play Video

  September 15, 2024 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge community educator died Sunday night after she was shot while driving along Airline Highway. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Teressa Calligan was driving when she was shot multiple times, causing her to lose control of her vehicle and run into a sheriff's... more »

• One dead, three hurt in crash along Greenwell Springs Road

  September 13, 2024 3:02 PM

  CENTRAL - A man was killed and three others were taken to a hospital after a major crash along Greenwell Springs Road on Thursday evening. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran said the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. along Greenwell Springs Road near Lighthouse Avenue. According to Central Police,... more »

• One dead after small plane crashes in Lafayette shortly after takeoff; pilot identified Play Video

  September 12, 2024 1:32 PM

  LAFAYETTE — One person is dead following a plane crash in Lafayette Parish on Thursday morning, The Advocate reports. The Advocate reported that the Lafayette Fire Department is investigating the small aircraft crash around 11:37 a.m. near Oakbourne Country Club. An investigation into the incident revealed a private aircraft... more »

• Hammond man killed in Livingston Parish wreck Friday morning Play Video

  September 6, 2024 1:06 PM

  WATSON - A Hammond man was killed in a car wreck Friday morning after driving into oncoming traffic on a Watson highway. Louisiana State Police said 45-year-old Benjamin Starkey was driving along LA-16 north of Springfield Road around 11 a.m. when his truck hit an 18-wheeler head-on. Both... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: U.S. 190 westbound in Lottie reopened after driver drove into DOTD truck Play Video

  September 4, 2024 11:24 AM

  LOTTIE — U.S. 190 westbound in Lottie was blocked Wednesday after a driver ran into the back of a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development truck, the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said. The crash has since been cleared and traffic is flowing again with minor congestion, LaDOTD said.... more »

• One dead, one critically injured after two-vehicle crash in Denham Springs

  August 30, 2024 4:55 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - One person is dead and another is critically injured after a two-vehicle crash on La. 16 in Denham Springs Friday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. LSP says Curtis Cobbs, 24, of Denham Springs, was driving with a passenger north on La. 16 near La. 1026... more »

• Texas motorcyclist killed in Houma crash after vehicle reportedly failed to yield

  August 29, 2024 1:21 PM

  HOUMA - A man from Texas was killed in a crash Wednesday evening after a vehicle reportedly failed to yield to his oncoming motorcycle. Louisiana State Police said the crash happened on LA-311 in Houma Wednesday evening shortly before 5 p.m.. For reasons under investigation, troopers said a BMW... more »

• Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville back open

  August 28, 2024 7:48 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville is back open following a closure Tuesday night. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the road was shut down at 6 p.m. after a crash at La. 1 and La. 402 on Hospital Road. An hour later, the highway was back open.... more »

• Church bus struck in Denham Springs a total loss; driver, parishioner released with minor injuries Play Video

  August 28, 2024 5:15 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales church’s officials said a Denham Springs crash that destroyed one of its buses was a total loss, in addition to injuring four people. Watch live newscasts here. The Tuesday evening crash in Denham Springs happened when a Centro de Vida Church bus was on... more »

• Two dead in wreck on Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Bricksome Avenue Play Video

  August 27, 2024 11:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people died in a car crash after their vehicle hit a pole along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 38-year-old Jose Maximo Gonzales Ortega of Denham Springs was driving along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and ran into a pole. Ortega and... more »

• Independence man killed after head on crash in Livingston Parish Monday night

  August 27, 2024 8:44 AM

  INDEPENDENCE— A two-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish resulted in the death of an Independence man Monday night. State Police say Raymond Lexia Jr., 47, was killed while traveling along LA 43 near Turkey Creed Road when another car drifted into his lane and crashed into him head on just... more »

• Seven-year-old hit, killed by school bus after getting off to go home Play Video

  August 23, 2024 8:35 AM

  MONTEGUT - A seven-year-old was hit and killed by a school bus he had just gotten off of to go home from school Thursday. Louisiana State Police said the crash happened on LA-665 in Montegut, a town southeast of Houma. Jeremiah Falgout, 7, got off the bus, and as... more »

• Troopers identify motorcyclist who died in early-morning crash in Livingston Parish Play Video

  August 22, 2024 8:02 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Troopers identified a motorcyclist who died on the scene of a crash early Thursday morning. The crash happened on Highway 444 and South Frost Road. Louisiana State Police said Jeremy Herrin, 46, was driving westbound on LA-444. At the same time, a Nissan traveling eastbound was making... more »

• I-10 westbound near College Drive reopened after crash; congestion minimal

  August 19, 2024 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE— Interstate 10 westbound between College Drive and Acadian Throughway has reopened after a crash Monday afternoon. Drivers can expect minimal congestion. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. Congestion was approaching the I-10/I-12 split. more »

• Man deliberately crashed car through Baptist church, said he was 'riding with demons' Play Video

  August 16, 2024 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested Thursday for crashing nearly through an entire church on Scenic Highway reportedly told officers he had been "riding with demons" prior to the crash. Tervont Johnson, 26, was arrested Thursday after he crashed his car through Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Scenic Highway... more »

• Man deliberately crashed car through Baptist church, said he was 'riding with demons' Play Video

  August 15, 2024 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials are responding after a car reportedly crashed into a church on Scenic Highway. The crash happened at the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Scenic Highway Thursday morning. It was not immediately clear what the extent of the damages was, nor whether there were any... more »

• Portion of La. 621 in Gonzales shut down after truck drove into utility pole

  August 14, 2024 6:11 PM

  GONZALES — La. 621 at Mimosa Lane was closed in Gonzales after a truck drove into a utility pole on Wednesday. The truck crash only involved one vehicle and only minor injuries were reported, Ascension Parish deputies said. Drivers can expect delays traveling in the area. Residents may... more »

• Gonzales man killed in Assumption Parish wreck Play Video

  August 12, 2024 6:13 PM

  THIBODAUX - A Gonzales man was killed in a three-car wreck along an Assumption Parish highway on Monday morning. Louisiana State Police said of 39-year-old Pedro Leija Guzman of Gonzales was driving along LA-398 when his vehicle crossed the center line and hit a semi-truck head-on. Guzman's car went... more »

• Police seeking help in identifying dead pedestrian after single-vehicle crash in Bogalusa Play Video

  August 9, 2024 3:25 PM

  BOGALUSA - One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 21 in Washington Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. According to police, a pedestrian was walking in the southbound lane of LA Hwy 21 when a Buick struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the... more »