Determining the cause of a crash can take some time. Louisiana law enforcement agencies often require more than just the investigation conducted at the scene of a serious or fatal accident in order to determine what happened. Only after that investigation is...
Year: 2016
Investigation into deadly car accident ends with an arrest
On May 17 at approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers with the Louisiana State Police responded to the scene of a crash that involved one vehicle. The deadly car accident happened north of U.S. Highway 71 on Louisiana Highway 3225. After months of investigation, officials...
Driver of the bus in fatal accident on I-10 speaks out
Three people lost their lives on Aug. 28 in a crash involving a bus, a fire truck and two passenger vehicles. The accident occurred on Interstate 10. Louisiana authorities report that the driver of the bus who is said to be responsible for the fatal accident is...
Louisiana man killed, woman injured in car accident on I-20
Even for experienced motorcycle riders here in Louisiana and around the country, maintaining control of their vehicles is not always an easy task. When there is a loss of control, the driver and/or passenger could fall off the motorcycle and into the roadway. This...
Is Louisiana ambulance driver responsible for fatal accident?
When emergency response vehicles here in Louisiana and elsewhere have their lights and sirens on, they are supposed to be given the right-of-way by other vehicles. As they respond to calls, police cars, fire trucks and ambulances routinely go through intersections...
Trucking accidents are often caused by distracted driving
Long-haul drivers spend several hours behind the wheels of their big rigs. They, too, can get bored and complacent, which can lead them to look for distractions to keep their minds active while they travel. Sadly, distracted driving causes many trucking accidents in...
Fatal accident blamed on racing, surviving driver charged
The "Fast and Furious" movie franchise has made street racing appear glamorous, which could prompt some drivers to risk partaking in such a dangerous activity on Louisiana's streets and highways. These drivers risk both their lives and the lives of those who...
Serious car accident possible due to defective door latch
Of all of the things that can go wrong while driving, one of the last things that many drivers expect is for their doors to come open as they travel. Unfortunately, this is exactly what could happen to approximately 830,000 vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company....
Toxic exposure to asbestos is often deadly over time
Asbestos is a material made up of numerous mineral fibers that are chemically altered and/or treated. The substance was manufactured as an insulation, a building material and floor tiles. It has also been used in vehicle clutches and brakes. Many industries that used...
Investigation of two-vehicle fatal accident on U.S. 51 continues
Traffic patterns can change in the blink of an eye. If drivers are not prepared for that eventuality, the results could be disastrous. Troopers with the Louisiana State Police continue to wonder why the driver of a pickup truck in a recent fatal accident failed to...