In April 2015, a Louisiana company experienced deja vu when a truck driver was injured in a manner "exactly" like an accident that occurred in 1999. At that time, the company was urged to improve its safety standards in order to prevent the same type of accident. Both...
Year: 2016
Alcohol-related auto accident kills 1 police officer, injures 2
When people think of law enforcement officers dying in the line of duty, their thoughts more than likely gravitate toward shootings and/or fights -- especially considering recent tragedies across the country. Most people probably do not think about a police officer...
Drunk driver crashes into car accident scene, several injured
The most dangerous time after a crash is when people, including emergency responders, are moving around the scene. Even when Louisiana law enforcement officials attempt to block off a car accident scene and warn other motorists, there is no guarantee that other...
Investigation of fatal accident leads to arrest of Louisiana man
When a Louisiana driver fails to remain at the scene of a wreck, the police investigation often shifts from a simple crash inquiry into a manhunt. If a driver flees the scene of a fatal accident, it could be more problematic to locate him or her since at least one of...
Driver in fatal accident sought by Louisiana State Police
Under Louisiana law, drivers are obligated to stop and render aid, if possible. They must remain at the scene of a crash in which they are involved. When a driver fails to do so, it could prevent a victim from receiving timely medical assistance. This could have...
Catastrophic injuries lead to police officer’s death
Law enforcement officials are supposed to be the ones investigating crashes, not the ones involved in them. However, because they are often walking around the scene or in their stopped patrol cars, the potential is always there. Far too many officers across the...
Louisiana State Police need public help after fatal accident
Single vehicle crashes are often more of a challenge for law enforcement officers, including those here in Louisiana, since there are often fewer witnesses to help piece together what happened. When this happens, police often turn to the public for help -- especially...
Will both drivers be held responsible in deadly car accident?
Many Louisiana readers might be under the impression that there is nearly always one driver held responsible in a two-vehicle accident. However, there are instances in which both drivers played a part in the resulting car accident. This is what police are attempting...
Family wants answers in aftermath of fatal accident
As a family strives to come to terms with the loss of one of its members, it continues to search for answers regarding her death. In the aftermath of the fatal accident that took her life, the family still does not have much information about it or the driver who is...
Serious car accident blamed on drunk driving
Road construction crews often work in the overnight hours in order to limit the amount of disruption their work might cause to traffic flow during the day. This means that they are often more susceptible to being the victims of a car accident. For example, a crew of...