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Nobody ever wants to turn on the news and read about a head-on collision. These types of accidents often prove deadly. It’s hard for the human body to withstand this kind of impact. It’s even worse when the person involved in the crash is a young person. Sadly, this was the case this week in […]

The police were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Desoto Parish this past weekend. On Saturday, August 29, at about 3:30 pm, they arrived at the accident scene on Louisiana Highway 191 near Fisher Lane. The crash involved a 2016 Kia Optima and a John Deere Gator ATV. Apparently, the man driving […]

The police in Gonzales, Louisiana were called to the scene of a devastating crash in the early hours of Saturday morning. On August 8, 2020, at bout 4:30 am, they were told of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Highway-74. 33-year old Jarrod Miller was riding his motorcycle in the Northbound lanes […]

The police in Benton, Louisiana responded to an accident that happened last week. On July 23 at about 9 pm, witnesses reported a hit and run accident on Interstate-30. Now, a week later, the police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and catching the suspect. 28-year old Dustin Thompson was just leaving the […]

A lot of people think that single-car accidents are not as dangerous as multi-car accidents. This isn’t always the case. The state troopers who responded to the scene of a crash Thursday night can testify to that. A 20-year old man was driving his 2014 Toyota Avalon in the Eastbound lanes of Oliver Road in […]

Whenever the police respond to a head-on collision, they have to worry that they’ll be serious injuries. Often times, these crashes involve speed or impairment. The victim has no time to avoid the collision and usually ends up seriously injured or dead. Sadly, this was the case this past week in Louisiana. At about 11:30 […]

Whenever the police respond to a wrong-way accident, they expect the worst. These sorts of accidents take the victim totally by surprise. There’s nothing the other driver can do to minimize the impact. The results in these sorts of crashes are often devastating. This was certainly the case in Maurepas this week. On Thursday, June […]

Police in Zachary responded to a single-vehicle crash on Monday, May 25. The accident happened at about 1:30 in the afternoon. The police rushed to the scene on US-61 (Samuels Road) just North of LA-964. When they arrived, they found a 2016 Dodge Journey smashed along the guardrail on the side of the road. The […]

Whenever the police respond to an accident in the wee hours of the morning, they expect the worst. Nothing good happens at 5 in the morning. Sadly, this proved to be the case this week in a single-car crash near Choudrant. Police responded to an accident that occurred on Interstate-20 just east of Choudrant. When […]

Tragedy struck on the night of April 10, 2020 in the form of a fatal bridge crash. A woman was traveling along Salt Mine Highway at the intersection of Sawmill Highway Friday night in Breaux Bridge. At the time, she had her son as well as three other juveniles in her vehicle. When she approached […]

Sixty-three-year old Susan Long lost her life after she was struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the 1200 block of Florida Street. The driver had no insurance and a suspended license. The accident occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. According to the police, Long was crossing the street on a scooter sometime before 8:30 […]

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, a suspected drunk driver killed a man in Louisiana. Police responded to the crash scene on LA Highway-70 just a couple of miles east of Highway 70 Spur in Belle Rose. When they got there, they found two cars damaged in the accident. The driver of one of the vehicle […]

As the weather outside gets nicer, more people are spending time on the water. People go fishing and out for a ride on the lake. Even experienced boaters can find themselves in trouble. This certainly appeared to be the case for two men in Louisiana this past week. Police were called to the scene of […]

Every now and then, when the police respond to an accident scene, things are not as bad as they expect. When they arrive at a crash scene and see traffic and utility poles lying on the ground, they expect the worst. Thankfully, this wasn’t the case this weekend in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The police responded […]

Whenever the police respond to the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle, they’ve come to expect the worst. There’s nothing really to protect the rider from the impact other than a plastic helmet. Sadly, this isn’t often enough to cushion the blow. This seemed to be the case this weekend in St. Charles Parish […]

Usually, when we hear about large outbreaks of the Norovirus, it’s after people contracted the virus on a cruise ship. It’s not often that we hear about an outbreak at a casino. However, this kind of thing can happen anywhere people are congregated in a confined space. The norovirus is highly contagious. Sadly, by the […]

Lately, we seem to hear about more and more private plane crashes. Last week, we lost an NBA legend to just such a tragedy. However, these kinds of things happen to everyday people as well. Company executives often charter small planes for travel. This was the case this week in Jackson Parish. Sadly, as with […]

The problem with multi-car accidents is that one person tends to cause a major headache for a bunch of other people. When one driver loses control of their car or drives too fast, they put the lives of dozens of other people at stake. And, often times, the person who caused the crash isn’t the […]

When someone hurts or kills your loved one in a car accident, you want justice. At a minimum, you want to know that person responsible for the crash will be held accountable. So, when you learn that the culprit isn’t taken to task for his actions, you get angry. This is exactly how the family […]

All too often, when we hear that someone is fleeing the police in a stolen car, tragedy strikes. It’s never a good idea to run from the cops. Given the speed involved, these highway chases almost always end in devastation for either the officers or the passengers in the stolen vehicle. This was certainly the […]

Some people tend to think that single car accidents aren’t very dangerous. Usually, they involve someone who hops a curb or hits a deer. It’s the scary, multi-vehicle crashes most people. However, single car accidents can be just as serious as any other crash. This proved to be the case for a 71-year old doctor […]

When you’re driving down the road, you have to keep an eye out for disabled motorists. When someone is having tire or engine trouble, they pull off to the side of the road. They should be able to feel safe while getting out of their car. If you’re driving too fast, there’s a good chance […]

Sometimes, when there’s an accident, all the police have to go on are witness statements. When the crash only involves one car, and the driver perishes in the crash, there really is no other way to determine what happened. This was the case in Caddo Parish this past week for a speeding pickup truck. Witnesses […]

Some accidents are so bad that it ends up shutting down both sides of a highway. When there are several cars involved, it can get pretty messy. This is even more true when one of the vehicles involved is a tanker truck. This is exactly what happened when a fiery crash on Interstate-10 occurred in […]

Father and son killed in baton rouge accident. It’s terrible to lose someone in a car accident. When your loved one leaves the house, you never think it’s the last time you’ll see them. It must be doubly devastating when you lose both your son and husband in the same crash. This is exactly what […]

We’ve all done it. We see a train is coming and the safety rail is coming down. There’s a part of us that thinks, if we drive fast enough, we can make it. Then, the smart part of us realizes that, if we do this, we can end up dead. There is no surviving a […]

When people from all over the country think of New Orleans, they think of it as being a party town. People walk up and down Bourbon Street, stopping into different bars and restaurants. It’s kind of expected that people may drink a few too many cocktails while in the city. However, one thing that should […]

Some of the most frustrating accidents are the ones we can’t explain. When only one car is involved, there’s nobody else there to tell the authorities what happened. This is exactly what happened on Monday night to a 60-year old man in Louisiana who died in a single-car accident. John Poche, a 60-year old man […]

Accidents that happen in the middle of the night tend to be dangerous because they usually involve drugs or alcohol. Sometimes, it’s not so obvious at the time of the crash, but toxicology reports can confirm if the driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. A 28-year old man killed in […]

A homeless woman and her dog killed by a drunk driver. Tragedy can strike at any time, in the least expected places. This became all too clear early Monday morning in Santa Rosa, California, when a homeless woman and her dog, both sleeping peacefully in a parked SUV, were crashed into and killed by a […]

Starbucks is a popular hub for an afternoon pick-me-up in the form of tasty caffeine, especially for busy people working in La Jolla. Mother and children nearly hit by a car crashing into Starbucks. Coffee lovers got more than they bargained for, however, when a vehicle driver’s foot slipped from the brake pedal and onto […]

Sometimes, when there’s one crash, it can start a chain reaction. These types of accidents tend to cause a lot of injuries. Sometimes, these crashes involve numerous fatalities. 5 tractor trailers involved in a deadly crash on interstate-10. Thankfully, in the multi-vehicle crash that happened in Louisiana at the end of August only left one […]

Some people are afraid to turn on the news in the morning. It seems like all we ever hear is bad news. Starting out the day like that can be depressing. And, the scary thing is, we never know when an accident could happen to us. 40-year old Todd Haydel of Slaughter, Louisiana had no […]

In the early morning hours of September 26, 4 soldiers boarded an army helicopter en route to help a fellow soldier suffering from heat related issues. The weather was clear and there didn’t appear to be any issues with the helicopter. In fact, the helicopter crash in Louisiana took place at a training facility where […]

According to a recent report from the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida leading the nation when it comes to boating accidents, injuries, and deaths. The report is based on accidents in 2018. According to the Coast Guard, there were 607 boating accidents in Florida over the course of the year, with $7 million worth of property […]