Southwest Louisiana Road Construction, Lane Closure, and Travel-related Information
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Louisiana Tragic Collision on LA 67 in East Baton Rouge Claims Two Lives, Injures Others
Baker, Louisiana - Just after 7:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, Louisiana State Police Troop A officers arrived at the scene of a three-vehicle collision on LA 67, located north of Dyer Rd. in East Baton Rouge Parish. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the crash....
Calcasieu and Cameron Parish Traffic Advisory: Southbound Lane of LA 27 at Ellender Bridge to Close for Deck Replacement
Calcasieu and Cameron Parish, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the upcoming closure of the southbound lane of LA 27 at Ellender Bridge for essential maintenance work. The closure dates and times are as follows:...
Tragic Motorcycle vs Semi-Truck Crash in Louisiana Results in Death of 44-Year-Old Man
Richwood, Louisiana - Troopers from the Louisiana State Police Troop F started investigating a deadly two-vehicle collision on US-165 at Charleston Road just before 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The crash resulted in the death of Christopher Pollard, a...
Fort Johnson in Louisiana and Surrounding Areas to Experience Increase in Military Highway Traffic Through End of March
Increased Military Traffic Expected on Highways around Fort Johnson Louisiana - Representatives from Fort Johnson have issued a notice informing the public about the expected increase in military traffic on several highways in the area. The heightened military...
Moss Bluff Drivers Information: Cross Drain Work to Close Hickory Branch Road for 3 Days
Hickory Branch Road Closure in Moss Bluff for Cross Drain Replacement Moss Bluff, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has announced a temporary road closure that will affect some motorists in the Moss Bluff area. Hickory Branch Road will be fully closed to...
Lake Charles-Iowa LA 3256 Lane Closures on March 19: Plan Your Route
Roadwork on LA 3256 to Impact Traffic Between Lake Charles and Iowa Calcasieu Parish - Commuters traveling on LA 3256 between Lake Charles and Iowa should be aware of upcoming roadwork that will affect both eastbound and westbound lanes near Ernie Benoit Road. The...
Louisiana State Police Investigate Deadly Hit-and-Run Involving Pedestrian Near LA 415 in Port Allen
Port Allen, Louisiana - Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A arrived at the scene of a hit-and-run fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 987-3, near LA 415, at around 1:30 p.m. on March 12, 2024. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Theresa Weems from Port...
Louisiana State Police Arrest Lafayette Truck Driver for Fatal I-55 Collision During Fog
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana - Since October 2023, the Louisiana State Police have been diligently looking into the multiple collisions that took place during a heavy fog incident on I-55. During their investigation, Troopers discovered that on October 23,...
Lake Charles Deputy-Involved Shooting: Traffic Stop on I-10 Ends in Fatality and Drug Discovery
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Just before 10:30 a.m. on March 7, 2024, a deputy from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a search for illegal drugs in a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by 37-year-old Quinton C. Baker from Gadsden, Alabama. The search occurred...
Louisiana Fatal Traffic Crash in Vernon Parish: 62-Year-Old Deridder Man Dies at Scene
Vernon Parish, Louisiana - Troop E of the Louisiana State Police responded to a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 3226 and BC Doyle Road on March 11, 2024, around 7:00 a.m. Sadly, the crash resulted in the death of Michael...
Sulphur City Court Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for March 11 – March 15, 2024
Sulphur, Louisiana – The Ward 4 Marshal’s Office released a list of people who failed to appear in court and now have bench warrants out for their arrest. According to the Ward 4 Marshal’s Office, the following people failed to appear in court and now have bench...
Lake Charles Honors Heroes: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event at Veterans Memorial Park
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission has organized an upcoming event for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This event will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, situated on the north...
One Life at a Time: Calcasieu Parish DA Launches Program to Combat Fentanyl Overdoses and Hold Dealers Accountable
Stephen Dwight, the District Attorney of Calcasieu Parish, has established a program called One Life at a Time, which aims to raise awareness and provide education about fentanyl. Dwight stated that even losing just one life to an overdose is unacceptable. He...