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• 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 »

• Candlelight vigil scheduled for Mayor-President staffer who died after car struck tree, caught fire Play Video

  August 18, 2024 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A staffer with the East Baton Rouge Office of the Mayor-President died, according to a statement from Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Simone Pillette, 26, was driving her vehicle on I-12 eastbound around 1 a.m. Sunday when the front driver... more »

• Woman is second to be arrested in road rage attack of cancer patient in Ascension

  October 17, 2022 7:13 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies arrested a second person tied to a beating of a man and leaving him in the road after a minor car accident in October. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the accident happened around 8 p.m. along Causey Road on October 16. Deputies said... more »

• Woman with long history of DWI arrests gets 30-year sentence for deadly crash

  June 3, 2022 10:26 AM

  BELLE ROSE - A woman who was out on bond for a DWI arrest when she killed a man in a drunk-driving crash was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Latasha Hicks, 46, took a deal from prosecutors in January, pleading guilty to a charge of vehicular homicide. This... more »

• Saturday crash killed 63-year-old on motorcycle, injured two others

  May 23, 2021 4:18 PM

  CALDWELL PARISH - A 63-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon. Reba Stamper, a Grayson resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred just after 2 p.m. on U.S. Highway 165 at Ray Street, according to Louisiana State Police. Stefani Cutrera, 45, was driving... more »

• Former LSU basketball player injured in deadly car crash

  April 12, 2021 8:19 PM

  HOUSTON, Texas - The family of a former LSU basketball player is asking for donations following a deadly car crash involving a drunk driver. Daryl Edwards Jr. was one of the victims left injured following a head-on collision on the Westpark Tollway in Houston around 2 a.m. Wednesday. A... more »

• Two hurt after car flips on River Road

  April 2, 2021 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Paramedics responded to a car crash on River Road Friday afternoon. The wreck was reported around 3:30 p.m. near the near Lake Beau Pre neighborhood. Authorities said the car flipped over with two people inside. Witnesses said the driver was speeding around a curve in... more »

• Alcohol possibly involved in deadly Kenilworth wreck, police documents say

  March 14, 2021 1:16 PM

  UPDATE: Police arrested the driver April 1. Read the full story here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/driver-charged-with-dwi-vehicular-homicide-weeks-after-deadly-crash-in-kenilworth-neighborhood-141337 ***** BATON ROUGE - Police filed a search warrant seeking to test whether a driver was intoxicated when he barreled into a home in the Kenilworth neighborhood, killing two people. The crash happened on... more »

• New Iberia woman killed in early morning St. Martin Parish crash

  February 4, 2021 10:45 AM

  ST. MARTIN PARISH - A New Iberia woman was killed in a Thursday (Feb. 4) morning crash in St. Martin Parish, authorities say. According to Louisiana State Police, 64-year-old Karlina F. Rosella lost her life in a single-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on Federal Highway 90... more »

• Unconscious driver hits fire hydrant, crashes into home overnight

  February 22, 2020 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A driver lost control of a vehicle and crashed into a house at the corner of Jones Creek and Seven Pines near Tiger Bend late Friday night. Before hitting the house, the vehicle drove over a fire hydrant. As the hydrant was knocked away from the... more »

• Wanted man, unlicensed driver killed in Denham Springs crash

  December 2, 2019 1:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Denham Springs. According to The Advocate , police identified the deceased as 23-year-old Katelyn B. Marcotte and 40-year-old J.W. Riggins. The two were traveling in a 2010 Ford Fusion southbound on River Road... more »

• WATCH: Airborne car careens into gas station; No fire, no one hurt Play Video

  June 22, 2018 10:50 AM

  FLOWOOD, Mississippi – Incredible security video showed an out-of-control, airborne car narrowly missed a fiery explosion when the driver crashed into a gas station in this Jackson, MS, suburb. Video from the fuel station showed the vehicle driving off the road, into the grass and going airborne before crashing... more »

• Car wedged between semi, interstate barrier in freak morning wreck

  June 21, 2018 10:24 AM

  SPRINGFIELD – There were no major injuries in a freak wreck where a car got wedged between a highway barrier and the trailer of an 18-wheeler Thursday morning. The Springfield Fire Department posted the scary images on social media with the note “Luckily, there were no life-threatening injuries.” One... more »

• Police: Dead toddler's mother arrested after crash because child's seat was wedged in console

  February 27, 2018 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police released additional information on its decision to arrest the mother of a toddler who died in a car crash late last year. Earlier this week, police said they arrested Brittany Stephens, 20, on negligent homicide and seat belt violation charges. Police said Tuesday,... more »

• Another car slams into building today, this time destroying front of home Play Video

  January 26, 2018 5:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the second time in a single day, a car careened off the road and into a structure. Friday afternoon, a car slammed into a home on 79th Street, leaving a large hole across the front. The car was on its side, appearing to have smashed... more »

• Second crash reported on Florida, three taken to hospital

  January 23, 2018 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Another crash has been reported on Florida Boulevard. The second crash was reported at Florida and Ardenwood, just a block away from a crash that happened a few minutes before at the Florida and Lobdell intersection. Authorities say three people were transported to an area hospital.... more »

• Man arrested Saturday in domestic-related homicide, later linked to string of burglaries

  December 2, 2017 10:33 PM

  MANDEVILLE- A man arrested Saturday has been accused of a domestic-related homicide. Authorities say he's also responsible for four business burglaries that occurred early Saturday morning. 39-year-old George Dargis of Mandeville was booked with second-degree murder and simple burglary, officials say. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's... more »

• One arrested, one injured after vehicle crashed into home Monday

  November 27, 2017 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – One woman was arrested and another injured after a vehicle ran into a house Monday. A small SUV crashed into the home on Enterprise at St. Gerard in the East Brookstown area sometime before 3:00 p.m. According to arrest records, the victim said Keyera Winston... more »

• Local woman faces multiple charges after fatal car crash

  August 17, 2017 7:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Vehicular homicide is just one of the multiple charges a local woman is facing after a deadly crash that occurred on Florida Blvd. in May. On May 11 Linda Chase was driving a 2015 Hyundai Elantra traveling west on the inside lane of Florida Blvd. At some... more »

• Early morning accident leaves hundreds without power Play Video

  July 31, 2017 7:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews with Entergy are working to restore power in parts of the Melrose East area of Baton Rouge after an accident early Monday morning. The accident happened just after 4a.m. in the 6700 block of Harry Dr. near N. Carrollton. At least one power pole was... more »

• Crash results in car fire, major gridlock at busy Baton Rouge intersection

  July 27, 2017 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Fire crews and first responders are on the scene of what appears to be a large crash at the corner of Burbank and Siegen. Numerous fire crews were on the scene, authorities said. Two vehicles were involved in the crash and one caught on fire, WBRZ... more »

• Car crashes into lower Livingston canal Wednesday

  July 26, 2017 6:03 PM

  SPRINGFIELD – A car drove into a canal along the Blood River, prompting a swift and large response from authorities Wednesday afternoon. Sources, though, said luckily everyone was able to escape the vehicle and there were only minor injuries. A child was reportedly in the vehicle when the crash... more »

• Second person dies after Friday crash on I-110

  January 9, 2017 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A second person has died following a Friday morning crash on I-110. Police said Monday, Joshua Wheeler died from injuries related to the crash. Wheeler was hit head-on by a driver going the wrong way on the interstate. Wheeler died after spending the weekend in the... more »

• Car driven over curb, into building Monday

  January 9, 2017 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A 68-year-old woman put her foot on the wrong pedal and drove her car into the front of a business Monday around lunch. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 8300 block of Florida just after 1 p.m. where someone drove into the front of Buddy's Home... more »

• Injured LSU kicker's family thanks fans for prayers, support

  July 29, 2016 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A statement has been issued by the family of LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye after an outpouring of support by Tiger fans in the wake of a car accident that seriously injured their son and killed two others. “Our family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of support for... more »

• Vigil planned for NOPD officer who died after car crash

  June 8, 2016 1:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A vigil has been planned for an NOPD officer that was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Sunday, June 3. 31-year-old Natasha Hunter passed away Tuesday after succumbing to injuries she sustained after the car crash. Hunter suffered brain injuries after being inside her police... more »

• Passenger transported to hospital after trapped for more than two hours

  May 17, 2016 10:32 AM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT- The passenger of a car that was trapped for over two and half hours following a crash on Highway 444 has been transported to the hospital, according to sources. The driver was transported by helicopter and according to sources, there are no injuries reported at the time... more »

• Two dead following car crash in Metairie

  May 16, 2016 1:22 PM

  METAIRIE- Two women have died following a car crash on the I-10 Service Road near Causeway Boulevard in Metairie. The car crash occurred on Monday around 8 a.m. According to traffic fatality investigator Anthony Cannatella, a Ford Mustang was involved in a hit-and-run accident on I-110 at the Causeway Blvd... more »

• Woman arrested after DWI car crash near Barringer Foreman leaving 5 injured

  March 28, 2016 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police arrested 27-year-old Whitney Wilson for driving while intoxicated with children in her car, causing serious injuries. According to State Police, a crash occurred on Sunday around 8:50 p.m. causing East Baton Rouge EMS and St. George Fire Department to shut down the intersection. According to... more »

• Clinton man dead after crash and car in flames on Rist Road

  March 23, 2016 6:08 PM

  EAST FELICIANA - The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Department and Louisiana State Police are conducting an investigation of a fatal crash that occurred on Rist Road on Sunday afternoon. East Feleiciana Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash around 6: 45 p.m. when 30-year-old Jasmine Matthews of Clinton was driving... more »

• One dead and another in critical condition after car crash with garbage truck

  March 22, 2016 5:04 PM

  TICKFAW - A car crash involving a garbage truck took the life of 64-year-old Edward Stewart, from Independence, on Tuesday morning. State troopers responded to the car crash on LA 442 on Mar. 22 at around 7:30 a.m. when Stewart was driving a Chevrolet Silverado eastbound and Chisti Davis, from... more »

• Car crash on Siegen Lane kills motorcyclist

  March 22, 2016 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A car crash on Siegen Lane involving a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of 29-year-old Marc Williams on Monday night. Around 7 p.m. Troopers responded to the crash where Williams was on a Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Siegen Lane and 22-year-old Gladys Dedrick was... more »

• Head-on car crash kills Kentwood man

  March 21, 2016 12:21 PM

  KENTWOOD - A head-on car crash on LA38 resulted in the death of 59-year-old, Phillip Williams from Kentwood. Louisiana State Troopers from Troop L responded to to the crash around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. 38-year-old Matthew Peek was driving a GMC truck westbound on LA 38 and Williams was... more »

• UPDATE: Mississippi driver dies in La. Hwy 429 crash, State Police say

  March 14, 2016 9:19 AM

  St. Amant - Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a single vehicle crash on LA 429 east of LA 431 in Ascension Parish that occurred on Sunday around 10 p.m. State Police report the crash took the life of 21-year-old Tyler Talbert of Toomsuba, MS. According to State... more »

• 1 dead, 2 injured following head-on crash on I-55 near Hammond

  March 10, 2016 11:30 AM

  HAMMOND - State Police say a man was killed and two were injured in a head-on crash on I-55 south of I-12 near Hammond Wednesday night. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. 24-year-old Eduardo Munoz-lachino, of Tickfaw, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner. Munoz-lachino... more »

• State Police suspect a driver left the scene of a multi-car crash where man died

  February 22, 2016 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police are looking for one of three vehicles involved in a crash where a pedestrian was killed on Airline Highway south of Jefferson Highway Sunday night. Jerome Foreman, 88, of Kenner was hit as he walked into traffic. In a press release from authorities, it... more »

• No injuries reported after car crashes into Florida Blvd business

  February 10, 2016 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are on the scene after a car crashed into a Florida Boulevard storefront Wednesday morning. Employees of Red Stick Orthopedics said the vehicle ran into the building around 10 a.m. No injuries were reported inside. Baton Rouge Police said it isn't likely a citation... more »

• Watson woman dies after head-on crash

  January 28, 2016 9:41 AM

  WATSON- Louisiana State Police say a Watson woman died after being involved in a head-on crash in Livingston Parish. According to State Police, the crash happened just after 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 23. Kristy Badeaux, 45, was driving on LA 1019 when her car drifted into oncoming traffic... more »

• Baton Rouge man dies in Livingston Parish crash

  December 31, 2015 11:48 PM

  SATSUMA - Sheriff's deputies released the name of a Baton Rouge man who died in a New Year's Eve crash in Livingston Parish. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said 27-year-old Trey Long died in the wreck which happened on McArthur Drive near Satsuma. Deputies said around 7:30 p.m.... more »

• AG Buddy Caldwell involved in minor crash

  August 21, 2013 9:58 AM

  TALLULAH - Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is in "fine" condition following a wreck this morning, according to his office. It happened around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning in Madison Parish. A spokesperson for his office said Caldwell was driving the vehicle at the time of the wreck, and... more »