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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge fatal crash leaves one dead, one hospitalized
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a fatal crash in Baton Rouge on Thursday, May 29, according to officials with EMS. The incident occurred at 2100 Capri Drive. EMS confirmed that one person died in the crash, and another individual was transported to a nearby hospital. The condition of the hospitalized person remains unknown at this time. Texas man pleads guilty in wrong-way crash that killed Prairieville woman The Baton Rouge Fire Department reported that extrication efforts were paused until the coroner arrived on the scene. Louisiana First News has reached out to the Baton Rouge Police Department for more information. Updates will be provided as they become available. Alpine village largely destroyed after glacier collapse: 'Major catastrophe' What to know about COVID vaccines for children, pregnant women after RFK Jr.'s change Venus may be hiding potential 'city-killer' asteroid, researchers claim Baton Rouge fatal crash leaves one dead, one hospitalized Ford recalling over 1 million vehicles: Here's why Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at apartments in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a deadly shooting at the Avalon Apartments, 13047 Florida Boulevard on Thursday, May 22, according to EMS. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the call came in around 5:45 a.m. and the shooting left one man dead another woman hurt. EMS confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital and their condition is unknown. The investigation remains ongoing and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Caregiver accused of punching, slapping and sitting on man at group home in Baton Rouge New Orleans jail worker thought he was unclogging a toilet, not helping 10 escape, lawyer says 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at apartments in Baton Rouge, officials say Bengals' Joe Burrow credits Peyton Manning for his involvement in Netflix's 'Quarterback' series House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in marathon overnight session Why are more shoppers struggling to repay 'buy now, pay later' loans? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner identifies person killed in crash on Thomas Road
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a deadly crash Sunday, May 18. Around 9:05 p.m., first responders arrived at the 1500 block of Thomas Road. The coroner's office identified the person who died as Casey Warren, 37. Officials said the cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy. Louisiana First News has contacted the Baton Rouge Police Department for further information about the deadly crash and the victim. This is a developing story, and more information will be shared as it becomes available. 1 charged in connection with stabbing that injured 1 person in Baton Rouge, officials say Vance: Putin 'doesn't quite know how' to get out of war in Ukraine Netflix steps in to save 'Sesame Street' 1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at apartments in Baton Rouge, officials say Cars for Newgarden, Power moved to back of Indy 500 field over attenuator violation LSU President William Tate leaving for Rutgers University Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner's office needs help identifying man found dead in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Authorities need help identifying a man found dead in the backyard of a duplex on the 1800 block of N. Harco Drive in Baton Rouge. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office responded to the scene on April 9 after the body of a Hispanic male was discovered by local residents. Officials have not confirmed his identity, even after fingerprint analysis and other investigations. The coroner's office said neighbors believe the man may have gone by the name 'Carlos Rodriguez' and was known to be homeless, often sleeping in a disabled vehicle nearby. He was last seen alive around 6 p.m. on April 8 and did not appear to be in any distress at the time. The man was found wearing a camouflage jacket, black pants, and black shoes. He had no tattoos, visible scars, or identification, and no signs of trauma were found during the preliminary investigation, the coroner's office said. The Baton Rouge Police Department's Homicide Division is helping in the ongoing investigation. The LSU FACES Laboratory developed a photo enhancement of the deceased. Baton Rouge man charged after shooting left 1 dead at home in Baker Anyone with information that might help identify the man can contact the coroner's office at 225-389-3047. Latest News Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Louisiana First News.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed after car goes over railing on I-110
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man was killed after his car plunged over a railing at S I-110 near Capitol Access and Chippewa Street on Sunday, April 6. The one-vehicle crash took place at 4:30 p.m., and the driver of the vehicle died from their injuries, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identified the person who was killed as Gemico Ruffin, 28. The coroner's office said they were notified around 5:20 p.m., and the 'cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.' The investigation into this crash remains ongoing. Wall Street drops 20% below its record and markets plunge worldwide as Trump digs in on tariffs Billionaire warns Trump to call timeout on trade war: 'Not what we voted for.' RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to stop spread of measles after Texas child's death Man killed after car goes over railing on I-110 This casual dining chain just dethroned Olive Garden as U.S.' most popular Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
