Content Tagged As crash
Tagged News
-
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 » -
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes open on I-10 West past Perkins Road after overturned car caused closure
August 5, 2024 6:36 AM
BATON ROUGE — All lanes of traffic on I-10 West just past Perkins Road have been reopened after two lanes were closed after a crash on Monday. According to LaDOTD traffic cameras, congestion was approaching College Drive. The crash appeared to be caused by an overturned car towing another.... more » -
One dead after single-vehicle Ponchatoula crash
August 2, 2024 6:24 PM
PONCHATOULA - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in one death Friday morning. The crash took place around 2:30 a.m. on West Hoffman Road west of the I-55 Service Road in Ponchatoula. According to deputies, James Roberts, 56, ran his vehicle off the... more » -
Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say
July 31, 2024 8:54 AM
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system at the time of the crash. Investigators from the Washington State Patrol made the discovery after downloading information from... more » -
New details revealed on weekend's fatal Tickfaw River boat crash; charges could potentially be filed Play Video
July 30, 2024 5:31 PM
SPRINGFIELD — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Tuesday that it is treating the weekend's fatal boat crash on Tickfaw River as a criminal investigation. Sgt. Randy Lanoux said a 25-foot Sea Fox boat crashed into a 25-foot pontoon boat shortly after midnight Sunday morning. “The... more » -
All lanes of O'Neal Lane closed after accident near I-12 exit Play Video
July 23, 2024 5:27 PM
BATON ROUGE — O'Neal Lane was closed down Tuesday at the Interstate 12 exit after a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lane of O'Neal Lane near Commercial Avenue and all lanes have been blocked, including the exit ramp. Traffic cameras at the I-12 exit show EMS,... more » -
Three-vehicle crash involving ATV leaves 22-year-old dead Sunday Play Video
July 22, 2024 12:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - A 22-year-old was killed Sunday after a crash involving three vehicles, including an ATV and a dirt bike. A preliminary investigation from Louisiana State Police found that Kaleb Boone, 22, was driving an ATV north on LA-413. At the same time, a Kawasaki dirt bike was... more » -
Driver dead after crashing 18-wheeler, leaving cab dangling off I-10 overpass for hours Play Video
July 22, 2024 9:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - The cab of an 18-wheeler was left dangling off an overpass on I-10 Monday morning after the vehicle jackknifed and ejected the driver. Traffic cameras from the area of the I-10 eastbound split at I-110 showed the cab dangling over the barrier, facing into oncoming traffic.... more » -
Teenager arrested after impaired driving leads to crash that killed two, injured others Play Video
July 22, 2024 6:34 AM
FOURCHON - A teenager was arrested early Sunday morning after he was reportedly driving while intoxicated, leading to a crash that killed two more teens and injured others. Louisiana State Police responded to the crash on Highway 3090 around 1 a.m. Sunday. An investigation found that Axel Flores-Cordova, 18,... more » -
Hooper Road at Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after head-on collision in Central
July 19, 2024 3:06 PM
CENTRAL — Both sides of Hooper Road at the intersection with Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after a head-on collision, Central Police said Friday. Central Police, Central Fire and EMS responded to the crash, which blocked both lanes of traffic. more » -
Off-duty State Police lieutenant retires after DWI arrest Play Video
July 19, 2024 12:11 PM
BATON ROUGE — An off-duty Louisiana State Police lieutenant retired Monday after he was arrested for drunk driving late Thursday night. Prentiss "Trey" Bellue, 51, was arrested for a first-offense DWI after he crashed his personal car while driving on I-10 near Perkins Road around 11:30 p.m. that night.... more » -
Man cited after truck crashed into convenience store, injured two; residents say intersection is dangerous Play Video
July 16, 2024 1:33 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS — The driver of a truck that crashed into a Denham Springs convenience store and injured an adult and child was cited for reckless driving and negligent injury, State Police said Tuesday. State Police responded to the crash on Monday evening, which saw a Dodge pickup truck... more » -
Toddler injured, two arrested on DWI charges after crash in West Feliciana Parish
July 15, 2024 2:28 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE — State Police said Monday that they arrested two Baton Rouge drivers in West Feliciana Parish for drunken driving after a two-vehicle crash left a toddler injured. Zaria Brown, 23, and Walter Lopez, 29, were both arrested Sunday night for driving while intoxicated and vehicular negligent injury.... more » -
Fundraiser planned Tuesday night for two West Feliciana students who died recently Play Video
July 15, 2024 10:48 AM
ST. FRANCISVILLE— Big River Running Club is hosting a fundraiser Tuesday night to honor two West Feliciana students who died recently, including a football player killed in a car crash on July Fifth. The run through downtown St. Francisville will support the families of Rayshon M. Franklin and Zacarri... more » -
Overturned cement truck temporarily blocks Juban Road at Wax Road
July 12, 2024 8:51 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Juban Road was blocked in both directions at Wax Road due to an overturned trailer. Drivers were asked to use an alternate route through Juban Road. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash or if there were any injuries. more » -
Parents of Central High School student killed in car crash tell their story a year after his death Play Video
July 12, 2024 6:34 AM
CENTRAL - As school is out for the summer, between Labor Day and Memorial Day marks the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. Parents Becky and Casey Easterling lost their son Caleb on July 12, 2023, when he was hit head-on by a distracted driver. His wreck happened in... more » -
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video
July 9, 2024 7:52 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being hit by a car on Greenwell Springs Road. The crash happened Tuesday morning just before 5:30 a.m. on Greenwell Springs near Lone Oak Drive. Baton Rouge Police say a Lexus hit a bicyclist while... more » -
West Feliciana High School student athlete killed in car wreck Play Video
July 5, 2024 11:02 AM
OSCAR — A West Feliciana High School football player and track athlete was killed after driving off the highway and into a tree in Pointe Coupee Parish early Friday morning, State Police said. Rayshon Franklin Jr., 17, was driving on La. 78 just west of La. 1 near Parlange... more » -
Grosse Tete pedestrian ferry hours extended after Tuesday night's community meeting Play Video
July 3, 2024 8:52 PM
GROSSE TETE - Iberville Parish officials heard resident complaints about their pedestrian ferry system and responded by extending the operation hours. During a community meeting Tuesday night, residents said that the pedestrian ferry that is in place after a draw bridge was damaged was not efficient. Residents said the... more » -
Man surrenders, arrested for negligent homicide in months-long Central crash investigation
July 2, 2024 3:31 PM
CENTRAL — A Slaughter man turned himself in Tuesday for the negligent homicide of a man in November 2023, Central Police said. Dakota Naquin, 21, was arrested after a months-long investigation by Central Police, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Baton Rouge Police Department's Traffic Homicide... more » -
Napoleonville man arrested after fleeing from Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies at speeds over 100 mph Play Video
July 2, 2024 9:26 AM
PAINCOURTVILLE— The Assumption Parish Sheriff's arrested a man suspected of fleeing from deputies at speeds over 115 miles per hour. 20-year-old Murphy Lee Wesley is accused of speeding away from deputies after an attempted traffic stop along LA 308 in Napoleonville. Wesley drove towards the Belle Rose community at... more » -
I-10 eastbound reopened in Gramercy after 6-vehicle crash, overturned 18-wheeler Play Video
July 2, 2024 6:55 AM
GRAMERCY - I-10 eastbound was closed due to a six-vehicle crash involving an overturned 18-wheeler. Traffic officials said I-10 was closed at the LA-641 Gramercy exit. Vehicle recovery was underway as of 6 a.m. and was complete just after 7 a.m.. Officials said the truck was carrying nitrogen, but... more » -
Houma man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide for deadly 2022 car crash in Assumption parish
July 1, 2024 5:27 PM
DONALDSONVILLE— A Houma man will spend 15 years in prison for his role in a deadly car crash in Assumption Parish in December 2022. District Attorney Rick Babin says 51-year-old Miguel Ramos pled guilty to vehicular homicide on June 24. Louisiana State Police say he was driving drunk... more » -
Families of deadly car crash victims in Livingston, West Baton Rouge Parishes launch online fundraisers
July 1, 2024 3:06 PM
Following three crashes across Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes over the weekend that left four people dead, the families of some of the victims have launched GoFundMe pages The family of Joe Dodds, 22, is asking for $5,000 to help support his girlfriend and infant son. State Police... more » -
One injured after vehicle overturns at Highland, Perkins intersection
June 25, 2024 11:17 AM
BATON ROUGE — One person was injured after a vehicle overturned Tuesday morning at the intersection of Highland and Perkins roads, officials said. The crash happened around 9 a.m., officials said. According to St. George Fire officials, the wreck required extrication after the driver was trapped. Fire officials... more » -
One person injured, airlifted to hospital after truck hits tree in Central
June 24, 2024 5:08 PM
CENTRAL — One person was injured and airlifted to a hospital after their truck struck a tree Monday morning at the intersection of Liberty Road and La. 64 in Central, fire officials said. The Pride Central fire departments responded to the scene shortly after the single-vehicle crash happened around... more » -
No injuries reported after car runs into front of animal hospital Play Video
June 20, 2024 9:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - A vehicle ran into the front of the All Pets Hospital on Perkins Road Thursday morning, cutting off gas to the building but leaving no one injured. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the vehicle ran into the front of the building, hitting a pole which... more » -
Crash involving 18-wheeler bogs down I-12 morning commute for hours Play Video
June 17, 2024 9:33 AM
BATON ROUGE - A crash involving an 18-wheeler left two lanes blocked on I-12 westbound into the capital city, causing backups into Denham Springs and slowing the Monday morning commute to molasses. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on I-12 westbound before the Sherwood Forest Boulevard exit. At 8:30... more » -
St. Amant cyclist dead after early morning crash in Ascension Parish
June 13, 2024 2:59 PM
ST. AMANT — A St. Amant cyclist is dead after he was struck by a truck on La. 22 early Thursday morning, state police said. John Callender, 29, was riding his bicycle west in the eastbound lane of La. 22 around 5 a.m. when he was hit by a... more » -
Two vehicles overturn by railroad track on Morganza Spillway; no major injuries
June 12, 2024 6:18 PM
MORGANZA - Two cars flipped multiple times in a two-vehicle accident on Morganza Spillway Tuesday, according to the the Morganza Fire Department. Photos showed the two vehicles severely damaged by railroad tracks. Both drivers sustained moderate injuries from the crash. more » -
Pedestrian killed in Evangeline Parish crash
June 10, 2024 8:39 AM
MAMOU — A pedestrian was hit by a car and died from their injuries in a crash, State Police said. State Police said Sharron Hampshire, 63, of Ville Platte was walking near the fog line on La. 104 shortly before midnight on Saturday. A Honda Pilot was driving in... more » -
Hammond woman dies, passenger injured after car drives into tree off La. 443 Play Video
June 6, 2024 12:06 PM
LORANGER — A Hammond woman was killed in a fatal crash on La. 443 in Tangipahoa Parish, State Police said. Jill Tarver, 43, died after she traveled off the road and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon. State Police did not know what caused her to drive off the highway,... more » -
Central head-on crash killed 3 when driver hit truck hauling 3,000 pounds of dirt Play Video
June 5, 2024 5:28 PM
CENTRAL — A crash that killed three people along Magnolia Bridge Road occurred when the driver crossed the center line and struck a truck hauling 1½ tons of dirt, Central police said Wednesday. The dead from Tuesday's crash were identified as Johnnie Parker, 33, and Tiffany Miller, 39, of... more » -
Three killed, two more hurt in crash along Magnolia Bridge Road Play Video
June 4, 2024 5:39 PM
CENTRAL - Three people were killed and two others were injured in a car wreck in Central on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the crash happened along Magnolia Bridge Road near Wax Road around 4 p.m. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and two more were hurt, but... more » -
Hit-and-run crash victim's car totaled at dangerous intersection; family looking for justice Play Video
June 3, 2024 6:38 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS — The parents of a 17-year-old girl whose car was totaled in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend are looking for justice. The Friday crash happened at the intersection of Arnold Road and Clinton Allen Road in Denham Springs. Isabella Duncan says she was extra careful while... more » -
NTSB: Louisiana doctor's plane exceeded its safe operating speed in final moments before crash Play Video
May 31, 2024 4:57 PM
GONZALES — The National Transportation Safety Board said Friday that a small airplane piloted by a Louisiana plastic surgeon flew into moderate-to-heavy rain and was operating at an excessive speed before breaking up during a steep fall and crashing in Tennessee two weeks ago. The NTSB's preliminary accident report... more » -
Man accused of New Year's Day crash that claimed life of Walker High senior pleads not guilty in court Play Video
May 29, 2024 6:14 PM
LIVINGSTON - The man accused of the New Year's Day crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Blakeleigh Weems pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. Weems family says Shawn Robertson has shown no remorse for his actions. "His actions have led to the un-timely death of our daughter... more » -
One person taken to hospital after crash involving probation and parole unit Play Video
May 29, 2024 10:13 AM
BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition after a crash involving a parole vehicle. Officials said one person was injured in the crash on Wooddale Court and Tom Drive, but the severity of their injuries was not clear. Video from the scene... 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 » -
Baton Rouge Fire vehicle catches fire after wreck in Central Play Video
May 21, 2024 1:54 PM
CENTRAL — After a wreck, a Baton Rouge Fire Department vehicle caught fire Tuesday morning in Central after a two-car crash, closing Old Sullivan Thruway and Greenwell Springs Road for about an hour. Central Police and Central Fire responded to the scene around 11:10 a.m. to find the Baton... more » -
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Hammond crash following hit-and-run Play Video
May 20, 2024 4:12 PM
HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are investigating a fatal crash that left one man dead over the weekend. The crash, which occurred late Saturday night near the Copper Hill Subdivision on Bankston Road, claimed the life of an unidentified Hispanic man. He was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies... 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 » -
Prairieville woman killed in motorcycle crash Saturday Play Video
May 18, 2024 7:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Prairieville woman died following a motorcycle crash along Interstate 10 just after 12 p.m. Saturday. State Police said of 61-year-old Juanita Z. Linton of Prairieville was riding a Honda motorcycle along I-10 headed eastbound near the Siegen Lane exit when she ran into the back... more » -
Family of Southern student killed in case of mistaken identity pleading for more leads Play Video
May 16, 2024 11:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been two very long months for the family of Jayrick Washington. "I wait everyday to wake up, hoping that this is just a dream," said his mother, Jeanette Soulaire. Jayrick was shot on I-110 and crashed near the Dalrymple Drive exit just five days before his... more » -
Woman's porch rebuilt with donations following police chase crash Play Video
May 6, 2024 4:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - After Connie Bailey's home was hit by a teen driver at the end of a police pursuit, the city determined that it was not responsible. She wasn't sure where to turn until a neighbor contacted 2 On Your Side . Nearly two months after the incident,... more » -
Home repairs made, in works for victim in police chase that ended in crash Play Video
April 1, 2024 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - After a car being chased by police crashed into her home, 2 On Your Side helped Connie Bailey replace what was damaged and lost. Bailey was at home on March 10, 2024, when a car ran into her house and the one next door. It knocked... more »