March 10, 2014 Brothers Killed in Broussard La. Crash Police late Sunday released the identities of two brothers killed over the weekend in a fiery vehicle crash over the weekend in a U.S. 90 construction zone in Broussard. Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou said Sandeep Patel, 38, of Abbeville, and Read Full Story
February 18, 2014 Crash Between SUV and School Bus Leaves Four Unrestrained Drivers Dead A crash on US Highway 90 in St. Mary Parish between a school bus and an SUV left four people in the SUV dead and many others injured. The SUV was a Kia Sorrento being driven by 36 year-old Ladonna Read Full Story
February 3, 2014 Child Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in Gentilly Two children were struck by a gray Honda Crosstour as they were crossing Paris Avenue in Gentilly Monday morning around 7:00 a.m. They were rushed to the hospital, where 6-year-old Shaud Wilson tragically died due to his injuries. His 9 year-old sister also Read Full Story
January 29, 2014 Louisiana Pedestrian Deaths Louisiana Pedestrian Deaths Fifth Worst in Country Pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths are topic that we have discussed here many times. Louisiana, and Baton Rouge in particular, do a poor job of protecting those who rely on or choose to Read Full Story
January 28, 2014 Second Round of Winter Weather Hits Louisiana Less than a week after most major roadways and interstates in South Louisiana were shut down due to winter weather, another storm is making its way across the state. The same type of wintery mix is expected today, with freezing Read Full Story
January 28, 2014 Local Area Closings Updated List of Local Area Closings With another wave of wet, freezing weather expected in south Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish and other school districts are planning to close for at least one day as will area colleges and universities including Read Full Story
January 24, 2014 Winter Weather Closes Roads Across Baton Rouge The mix of rain, snow and sleet that hit South Louisiana late last night has taken its toll on the local roads, causing hazardous driving conditions and closing multiple roads and highways across the area. This morning, both the old Read Full Story
January 24, 2014 Fatal Accident Raises Many Legal Issues A two vehicle fatal accident in Lafayette raises many complex legal issues. The accident, which left two dead including a pregnant mother, resulted from a failed passing maneuver and involved drunk driving. According to investigators, Charles Moter, 58, of Duson was driving north Read Full Story
January 22, 2014 Winter Storm Brings Travel Risk to Deep South People across the Northeast faced a treacherous commute Wednesday morning after a winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region and left temperatures hovering near zero. From Boston to Kentucky, the storm had canceled thousands Read Full Story
January 21, 2014 Drunk Driver Suspect Involved in Accident A woman suspected of driving drunk was arrested Saturday afternoon and held at St. Mary Parish Detention Center on multiple charges, including DWI, when she crashed into another vehicle on Southeast Boulevard near Canal Road in Bayou Vista. Police say Read Full Story