18-year old Benjamin Guidry of Church Point was killed in a two vehicle crash on February 23rd. The crash occurred on I-10 just west of Rayne. The vehicle Guidry was in crossed the eastbound lanes, went through the median, crossed the westbound lanes, and struck several trees. Guidry was not wearing a seatbelt and the
According to an article on the townwalk.com, 28 year old Deborah Parker of Elizabeth was killed in a single vehicle accident on the morning of February 18th. According to state police, the crash occurred at the Rapides-Allen parish line at about 7:30 in the morning. Jason B. Mancil, driving a 2004 PT Cruiser, lost control
In the morning hours of February 10th, a big rig trying to make a U-turn outside of Emmerson’s Food Mart on State Highway 57 caused a potentially dangerous oil spill. The 18-wheeler snagged the awning above the gas pumps, knocking one over. The overall damage caused by this mere snag is staggering. Approximately 150 gallons
As reported by the Advocate and WBRZ News Louisiana, police now have a suspect in the hit and run that killed 20 year old Mikel Carson on January 31st. According to an arrest warrant, Christian J. Cvitanovich of Melairie is wanted for striking down Carson with his 2005 Ford Expedition. At the time, Carson was
Recently, in Lafayette, Louisiana, The Advocate reports that “local bars . . . allegedly sold alcohol to [two] underage drinkers, both of whom later died in separate and unrelated incidents.” An obvious tragedy, the matter serves as a stunning reminder that liability for businesses goes beyond what happens on their property. When a bar serves
As reported in an article on nwlanews.com, Randy Campbell of Doyline is in stable condition at Louisiana State University Medical Center after surviving an automobile accident on I-20 near U.S. Hwy 532. The accident occurred early in the morning of February 9th. According to an eyewitness account, Campbell was headed eastbound when an 18-wheeler allegedly
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