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• La. 74 reopens between Legion Road and La. 3115 after vehicle strikes power lines

  June 4, 2026 2:06 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — La. 74 was closed Thursday between Legion Road and La. 3115 in Iberville Parish after a passing vehicle struck power lines. The closure started around 11:50 a.m., St. Gabriel Police said. By 1 p.m., the roadway reopened. Entergy crews responded and worked to restore service... more »

• Ponchatoula woman killed in Friday morning crash following two separate crashes along I-10

  May 23, 2026 11:05 AM

  SLIDELL — A Ponchatoula woman was killed in a Friday morning crash on I-10 in St. Tammany Parish following several other crashes. According to troopers with the Louisiana State Police, three separate crashes occurred around 4:40 a.m. near the I-10, I-12 and I-59 interchange. The initial single-vehicle crash... more »

• Person rescued in Bayou Lafourche after lawnmower overturns in water

  May 3, 2026 11:02 AM

  BAYOU LAFOURCHE — A person was rescued after a lawnmower overturned on top of them in the water of Bayou Lafourche on Saturday. According to the Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department, crews arrived on scene to find the mower on top of the operator in the water. The mower... more »

• Pedestrian struck during lawn maintenance along I-10 in Ascension Parish, officials say Play Video

  April 1, 2026 12:08 PM

  GONZALES — One pedestrian was struck along I-10 in Ascension Parish on Wednesday during grass maintenance on the median, Ascension Parish deputies said. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. near the Cornerview Road overpass near Gonzales. According to an APSO spokesperson, the incident happened "during grass maintenance, but that... more »

• Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car along Prescott Road in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 12, 2026 10:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car along Prescott Road. Officials told WBRZ that the person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after the crash, which happened around 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday. more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Pedestrian crashes remain a major concern among Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Play Video

  March 5, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Baton Rouge area, there have been more than a dozen pedestrian crashes so far in 2026. Some have been with serious injuries, and one was fatal on March 3. In Louisiana, there are an average of 1,400 pedestrian crashes a year. That's according to... more »

• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issues "do not drive" warning for vehicles with unrepaired airbags

  February 13, 2026 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of the United States issued a "do not drive" warning for remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open and unrepaired Takata air bag recalls on Wednesday. According to FCA, over 67 million Takata airbags have been recalled in tens of millions... more »

• Crash on I-12 Eastbound near Amite River leaves interstate closed

  February 1, 2026 7:15 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Authorities are currently responding to a crash on I-12 Eastbound near the Amite River that has left the interstate closed. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. on Sunday, leaving one vehicle upside down and the interstate closed in that area. The crash has caused traffic... more »

• About 500 people without power near St. Gabriel after car crashes into utility pole

  December 23, 2025 9:47 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — About 500 people near St. Gabriel lost power when a car crashed into a utility pole on Tuesday morning, St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau told WBRZ. The crash happened on La. 75 around 8:20 a.m., and the highway was shut down in both directions near... more »

• Denham Springs man dies in Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash near Erwinville Play Video

  December 22, 2025 10:12 AM

  ERWINVILLE - A Denham Springs man died in a Sunday afternoon crash in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana State Police said. Martin Laster, 52, of Denham Springs, died in the two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred along La. 413 around 4 p.m. when Laster, travelling north on a motorcycle,... more »

• Zachary Police say husband and wife injured in accidental shooting off Church Street

  December 19, 2025 11:20 PM

  ZACHARY - Two people were injured in an accidental shooting off Church Street on Friday night, officials confirmed to WBRZ. According to the Zachary Police Department, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. near Spring Hollow Court and Raven Way Drive when a man, unloading his gun to clean it,... more »

• Two people taken to hospital after crash along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard involving BRPD unit Play Video

  December 10, 2025 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Baton Rouge Police unit on Wednesday morning. The crash, which was first reported around 9:15 a.m., happened near the corner of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Newcastle Avenue. Officials told WBRZ that two... more »

• Three dead, including juvenile, after crash in Central Play Video

  November 27, 2025 11:13 PM

  CENTRAL — Three people are dead, including a juvenile, after a Thursday night crash on Joor Road in Central, according to the Central Police Department. Police say, around 9:14 p.m., an orange Mustang with a single occupant was driving down Joor Road and appears to have crossed the center... more »

• Pedestrian killed in early morning Livingston Parish crash Play Video

  November 26, 2025 1:18 PM

  WALKER - A pedestrian was killed in a Livingston Parish crash early Wednesday morning along LA 447 at Rougk Lane, according to the Louisiana State Police. Jeremy Grubbs, 47, was killed while walking south in the southbound lane of LA 447 around 4 a.m. when a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado,... more »

• Louisiana State Troopers investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes Play Video

  November 22, 2025 2:20 PM

  Prairieville - Louisiana State Troopers are investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes, according to a press release by the Louisiana State Police. The first incident occurred near LA Highway 42 at Muddy Creek Road in Ascension Parish and resulted in the death of 20-year-old Matthew Shields and the... 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 »

• Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Play Video

  November 16, 2025 1:48 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday afternoon, according to the Louisiana State Police. 28-year-old Caleb Milton was traveling eastbound on LA Highway 22 on his 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle shortly after 3 p.m., when a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, followed by a... more »

• One of the two young girls thrown from a Ferris wheel has been released from the hospital Play Video

  November 3, 2025 3:48 PM

  NEW ROADS - One of the two young girls thrown from a Ferris wheel on Saturday at the Harvest Festival on False River has been released from the hospital, according to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office. The two girls were thrown from the ride , with a third being... more »

• One killed in motorcycle crash along La. 43 near Haynes Settlement Road Play Video

  November 2, 2025 4:11 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - One person was killed in a crash along La. Highway 43 near Haynes Settlement Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the crash involved a motorcycle. The victim has not been identified. As of 3:45 p.m., roads in the area were closed, according to the Albany Police... more »

• Two young girls thrown from Ferris wheel at Harvest Festival on False River Play Video

  November 1, 2025 3:11 PM

  NEW ROADS - Two young girls were thrown from a Ferris wheel, and a third was rescued from it at the Harvest Festival on False River on Saturday, according to Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene' Thibodeaux. The two girls, both under 13 years old, were transported to the hospital, with... 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 »

• Central Police looking for driver accused of hit-and-run Play Video

  October 28, 2025 4:13 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are looking for a driver accused of a hit-and-run, the department posted on social media Tuesday. Police said they are trying to locate the driver of a black Chevrolet truck with three stickers in the bottom-left corner of the rear windshield. They say the truck... more »

• LHSC hosts second annual '1 Million Steps 2 Safety' 5k at Louisiana State Police Headquarters

  October 25, 2025 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Safety Highway Commission hosted the second annual "1 Million Steps 2 Safety" 5k run/walk at the Louisiana State Police Headquarters on Saturday morning. The event , featuring over 200 runners, including five-time Olympian Danielle Scott-Aruda, celebrated Pedestrian Safety Month, a national highway safety campaign.... 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 »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: La. 966 closed near US 61 in St. Francisville after cement truck overturns Play Video

  October 23, 2025 10:55 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — An overturned cement truck closed La. 966 near U.S. 61 on Thursday. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: 18-wheeler carrying large pipe loses load on Hwy 42

  October 13, 2025 7:38 PM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT - An 18-wheeler carrying a large pipe lost its load on Hwy 42 about 200 feet before Hwy 16 across from the Moonlight and Best Stop, Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Monday evening. As of around 6:30 p.m., traffic was being rerouted through a parking lot to... more »

• Teen taken to hospital after being struck by car along Gardere Lane Play Video

  October 6, 2025 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenager was struck by a car along Gardere Lane early Monday morning, officials said. Officials said that the 17-year-old was hit around 6:45 a.m. near the corner of Gardere and Pascagoula Drive. The teen was taken to the hospital in serious condition, officials added.... more »

• Denham Springs man hit, killed after getting out of vehicle on interstate Play Video

  October 5, 2025 3:29 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A Denham Springs man was killed after getting out of his car on the interstate early Sunday morning. Investigators said that Jesse Diaz, 23, of Denham Springs, stopped in the left lane on I-10 and exited the vehicle. Moments later, a second vehicle traveling in the left... more »

• EPA withholds list of chemicals in Smitty's Supply fire, citing 'confidential business information' Play Video

  September 25, 2025 5:23 PM

  Federal officials have not yet made public the list of hazardous materials present at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products plant that caught fire and exploded last month, saying that doing so might reveal “confidential business information.” The Environmental Protection Agency, which has led disaster response efforts and all public... more »

• LDWF releases new details on West Baton Rouge Parish boat crash that seriously injured 2 Play Video

  September 21, 2025 5:06 PM

  BRUSLY - Two people were seriously injured in a Saturday night boating crash , and one of them was airlifted to a hospital, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. LDWF agents responded to a call around 8:40 p.m. involving a 17-foot boat in Choctaw Bayou. The... more »

• 1 taken to hospital in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Siegen Lane, sources say Play Video

  September 13, 2025 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A late-night motorcycle crash on Siegen Lane sent one person to the hospital, sources told WBRZ. The wreck happened near the Target on Siegen Lane around 10 p.m. on Friday night. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to sources. WBRZ... more »

• St. Tammany deputies looking for missing boater after sailboat crashed into Causeway Play Video

  August 31, 2025 12:22 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — St. Tammany Parish deputies are still searching for a missing boater who crashed into the Causeway on Sunday morning. The sheriff's office said one boater is still missing and another was rescued after their sailboat crashed on Lake Pontchartrain. STPSO said the sailboat, carrying... more »

• State Police identify 77-year-old man killed in crash on I-10 eastbound at La. 73 Play Video

  August 21, 2025 8:09 AM

  GEISMAR — One person is dead after a Wednesday night crash on I-10 eastbound at La. 73. Louisiana State Police said that 77-year-old Clyde Butler from New Orleans was killed after his Ford F-150 veered off the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned multiple times. He was partially ejected... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes reopened on Mississippi River Bridge after Sunday afternoon wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-10 Eastbound and one lane was blocked on I-10 Westbound in a wreck on the Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The left two lanes are blocked Eastbound on the bridge. The left-most lane was blocked Westbound. Traffic heading west... more »

• Drunk wrong-way driver leaves man hospitalized, fighting for his life after crash on I-110 Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials said a 54-year-old man was drunk driving in the wrong lane on I-110 when he crashed into Darrell Batiste on July 4. Michael Young , the driver, died, but Batiste is still fighting for his life. "He has 6 broken ribs, a broken tibia... more »

• BRPD now investigating motorcycle accident that took a man's leg as hit-and-run Play Video

  July 14, 2025 2:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After initially reporting a motorcycle crash that took a man's leg as a single-vehicle accident, the Baton Rouge Police Department said it is now investigating it as a hit-and-run. BRPD previously said that Jonathan Doyle lost control of his motorcycle near Washington Street and North Acadian... more »

• LDWF investigating late night boating accident that left a woman dead Play Video

  July 13, 2025 9:48 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a late-night boating accident that left a Gonzales woman dead and a man injured on Friday. LDWF said Jennifer Harrison, 56, was killed in a single-vessel incident around midnight in the East Upper Grand River near Plaquemine. ... more »

• All lanes of I-10 Westbound reopened after crash near South Acadian Thruway

  June 15, 2025 8:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — All lanes are open on I-10 Westbound after a crash near South Acadian Thruway According to DOTD, the two left lanes were blocked. Traffic cameras show congestion has reached the I-10/I-12 split. No information about this crash has been released. more »

• 86-year-old woman dies after Centerville crash Friday morning

  June 14, 2025 2:16 PM

  CENTERVILLE — An 86-year-old woman has died after a crash on Friday morning in Centerville, Louisiana State Police said. The accident occurred on U.S. Highway 90 near the intersection with La. Highway 182 at around 10 a.m. Police say that Norma Clements was driving a Nissan Rogue when she... more »

• 'Dog was hit, kid is next:' Homeowners tired of their neighborhood being used as a shortcut Play Video

  June 5, 2025 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - What was once a quiet dead-end street has become a dangerous cut-through, transforming a peaceful neighborhood into a high-traffic zone. Mary Stewart, a resident for 28 years, explains the shift: "All these subdivisions around here connect into us so that we get traffic from all of... more »

• Traffic signal coming to notoriously accident-prone intersection Play Video

  June 5, 2025 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's a traffic light coming to an intersection along Highland Road that has recently been the scene of several traffic incidents and water rescues. After several meetings and hours of discussion between council members, the City of Baton Rouge, the City of St. George and residents... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes of I-10 EB open after crash past La. 641

  May 26, 2025 3:42 PM

  GARYVILLE — All lanes of eastbound traffic on Interstate 10 are open after an accident near the Ascension and St. James parish line shut the roadway down for over an hour Monday afternoon. The crash just past La. 641 was first reported around 2:22 p.m. and the roadway was... more »

• 3 workers killed and 2 injured when scaffolding gives way at Texas construction site

  April 30, 2025 9:24 AM

  PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Three workers were killed and two others injured after a scaffolding gave way at a Texas construction site, authorities said. First responders were called to the Port Arthur LNG site early Tuesday for an industrial accident involving Bechtel workers, according to a Jefferson County... more »

• 'God had his hands on me': Pointe Coupee deputy faces long road to recovery after being hit by car Play Video

  April 29, 2025 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Pointe Coupee deputy who was hit by a car on Louisiana Highway 190 in Livonia last month while directing traffic from a fire scene is now starting the long road to recovery. Deputy Robert Williams said all he remembers from the accident was stopping traffic... more »

• Person taken into custody at end of manhunt for rapist Play Video

  March 13, 2025 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person was taken into custody after a manhunt for a rapist in East Baton Rouge Parish. Around 12 p.m. the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were looking for a man who broke into a home and raped a person. Law... more »

• Juvenile injured after friend accidentally discharged gun Play Video

  March 6, 2025 8:38 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a friend accidentally shot a gun they were playing with and the bullet hit him in the arm. The St. Gabriel Police Department said its officers were called for a shooting Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m.. A woman... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after Denham Springs police officer struck by vehicle Play Video

  January 29, 2025 8:16 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs police officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on U.S. Highway 190 near Summer Street Wednesday, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Police say they were working an unrelated vehicle fire. The officer's injuries do not appear to be life... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 open after eight-hour closure Play Video

  January 6, 2025 3:59 PM

  GROSSE TETE — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 before La. 415 near Grosse Tete were closed for eight hours. The traffic was back to normal shortly before 11 p.m. more »

• Man arrested after shooting another person in ankle with rifle in Zachary backyard Play Video

  December 3, 2024 1:06 PM

  ZACHARY - A Zachary man was arrested after he accidently shot another man in the ankle, deputies said Tuesday. Korey Davis, 46, was arrested for illegal use of a weapon and negligent injury after shooting a man in the ankle. Davis fired the shot while sighting a rifle in... more »

• Coroner: 69-year-old man died in fatal mobile home fire last week; no foul play suspected Play Video

  December 2, 2024 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish coroner said Monday that a 69-year-old man died in a mobile home fire last week. Johnny Norton died in a Nov. 26 mobile home fire on Hooper Road. The fire started around 5 p.m., Baton Rouge Fire told WBRZ last week.... more »

• Family sleeps through car wreck, wakes to large hole in side of house Play Video

  November 1, 2024 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man woke up to a hole in the side of his house after a car ran into it and then left. He contacted 2 On Your Side hoping to track down the driver. Sean Deen says his wife first saw the damage from the inside... 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 »