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Motor vehicle crash on Louisiana 631 kills 1, injures 1
On March 19, a 39-year-old woman died in a motor vehicle crash around 7 a.m. on LA 631 in St. Charles Parish. The woman, who was a resident of Des Allemands, was driving a sedan eastbound when an SUV, traveling in the westbound lane, crossed the centerline and hit her...
Learning more about crashes and wet weather
Motorists in Louisiana may be interested in learning more about how inclement weather conditions can increase the risk of a car accident occurring. The American Auto Association estimates there to be approximately 1.2 million crashes in the country every year. Keeping...
1 person dies in car accident while other occupants flee
A one-car accident in Louisiana on April 10 resulted in the death of a New Iberia resident. The fatal crash took place near Charenton while a vehicle was traveling along Chitimacha Trail. One passenger died in the crash while three other occupants fled the scene after...
Bicycle recall could affect Louisiana cyclists
Following a number of reported accidents, bicycle manufacturer Trek has issued a recall in response to injuries suffered by cyclists that left one rider a permanent quadriplegic and others suffering from fractures and facial wounds. Approximately 900,000 Trek bicycles...
Loureauville mayor killed in head-on collision
The mayor of a small town in Louisiana was killed in a car wreck on April 3. The fatal car accident occurred while the 65-year-old mayor of Loureauville was traveling westbound on La. 86. At the time, he was a passenger in a Ford Mustang that was being driven by a...
Experts say 15-seater vans may be unsafe
Individuals in Louisiana may be unaware that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has been issuing warnings about the dangers of 15-seater passenger vans for years. On March 30, another fatal accident occurred in one of these vehicles in Florida....
Louisiana driver was indicted for vehicular homicide
Drivers are well aware of the serious effects driving under the influence of alcohol can have on themselves and others in the general public. As one particular incident of impaired driving demonstrates, injuries suffered in drunk driving accidents can have fatal...
Bauer Hockey recalls goalie masks over laceration concerns
Louisiana hockey enthusiasts should be aware that Bauer Hockey has recalled two potentially hazardous goalie masks from the market. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal wires on the cages of the masks can break, possibly causing facial...
Louisiana Teens May Be Multitasking While Driving
Even minor multitasking while driving can cause a driver to be distracted, putting everyone in the vicinity at risk of harm. Teen drivers, in particular, may not recognize when their behavior behind the wheel could be dangerous. Though safety campaigns have raised...
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