Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:27AM CDT until June 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 9:25AM CDT until June 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More

Louisiana Man Arrested Suspected in March 12 Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Baton Rouge

Published March 17, 2023

Louisiana Man Arrested Suspected in March 12 Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A Louisiana man has been arrested suspected in a March 12 fatal hit-and-run crash in Baton Rouge.

On March 16, 2023, the Baton Rouge Police Department reported that Detectives have arrested Jacob Knazs, 22 for his suspected involvement in the fatal hit-and-run traffic crash that occurred on March 12, 2023, in the 5700 block of South Sherwood Forest Blvd.

Knazs was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the charges of Felony Hit and Run.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This is an update to an article previously published. Follow this link to read the previous article.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…

read more…

Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…

read more…

Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…

read more…