Deadly Christmas Morning Crash Claims Four Lives in Louisiana
Four people were killed and two injured in an early morning Christmas crash in St. James Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.
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Why Louisiana Is Now the 2nd Deadliest State for Christmas Driving
Louisiana ranks 2nd worst nationally for Christmas driving deaths (2014–2023), with 82 fatalities and 65% above average — holiday traffic safety must be a priority.
Tragedy Strikes Twice: Separate Louisiana Crashes Claim Multiple Lives
Two people are dead following separate crashes in Louisiana on Friday night.
Opelousas, Louisiana Native Among Three Killed in Tennessee Plane Crash
A well-known Baton Rouge plastic surgeon was among three people who died in a plane crash in Tennessee on Wednesday.
Louisiana Interstates Among the Deadliest in the Nation
Two major roadways in Louisiana have earned a dubious distinction for being among the deadliest in the nation.
Louisiana Second-Worst State for Distracted Driving Fatalities
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,142 people were killed in crashes caused by distracted driving in 2020.
Three Bodies Pulled From Submerged Car Over the Weekend in NOLA
The remains of a man, a woman and a child were found in a car submerged in a New Orleans East canal on Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson with the New Orleans Police Department.
At Least Three Deaths in Louisiana From Hurricane Laura
All three deaths are from trees falling.