Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:23AM CDT until June 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 12 at 9:23AM CDT until June 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More

Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Lake Charles Man – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigates

By Calcasieu Staff

Published May 31, 2024

On May 30, 2024, around 4:15 p.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were sent to the intersection of Goodman Road and Opelousas Street in Lake Charles after a report was made of a possible body.

Upon arrival, deputies saw a body on the road that was later confirmed to be Larry J. Bushnell, a 64-year-old from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Further examination revealed that the injuries sustained by the victim were likely caused by a hit-and-run incident.

The inquiry is ongoing. The cause of death will be determined by the coroner.

Cpl. Kerrick Gabriel, Jr., from CPSO is in charge of investigating this case.

Westlake Lane Closures Planned On La. 378 Near I-10 South Service Road March 17-19

Westlake, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced overnight left lane closures on La. 378, also known as Sampson Street, in Westlake from 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, through 5 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to...

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