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Pedestrian Hit by Louisiana State Representative

Shannon Weidemann — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:47:30 GMT

A Louisiana State Representative hit a pedestrian in Terrebonne Parish with her car on Sunday. The pedestrian's arm was broken in the car accident. State Representative Carla Dartez was driving the car. The accident took place on Bayou Black Road.

Dartez failed parts of the field sobriety test but passed a breathalyzer test administered soon afterward with a "0.00" score, said Trooper Gilbert Dardar Jr., State Police Troop C spokesman.
"I was not drinking," Dartez said. "It was just an accident."

Dartez was issued a ticket for improper lane usage. This was not her first driving offense. She claims that she did not see the pedestrian.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Teen Dead After Being Run Over by Float

Jenny Albano — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:05:19 GMT

A driver towing a float in a Carnival parade accidentally ran over and killed his 16-year-old brother.

Clay Michael Sayer was standing between Kain N. Sayer's pickup truck and the float behind it, talking to riders on the float during a brief stop around 5 p.m. Saturday, Trooper Scott Moreau said. The teen was pinned by the float when the truck started moving again, Moreau said.

Kain Sayer, 21, was charged with vehicular homicide, drunken driving and careless driving. A deputy at the jail where Sayer was located said that he posted bail, but was unsure what the amount was and whether Sayer had an attorney.

The accident occurred just north of Marksville, Louisina, a town of 5,800 which is about 75 miles northwest of Baton Rouge.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Baton Rouge Car Accident Injures Secretary of State

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:54:49 GMT

A car accident on Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge left the Secretary of State injured and in need of surgery. He had injuries to his chest, back, and pelvis. The two car accident happened last week. The driver of the other car was not injured.

Dardenne was traveling in the center lane of Interstate-12 near its split with I-10 in Baton Rouge last Monday when his Infiniti veered to the right and brushed another car.
Police said Dardenne over-corrected for drifting right and yanked the steering week, causing his car to veer to the left and leave the highway and run on a median where he hit a drainage ditch.

He had surgery on Monday and is expected to be fine. He is being treated at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Pedestrian Killed by Car in Norco

Shannon Weidemann — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:36:22 GMT

A 25-year-old man from Laplace was killed in a pedestrian accident in Norco on July 15th. He was leaving a bar when he walked in front of a Mitsubishi Galant. The victim had been drinking alcohol before the accident.

The victim

was killed around 5 a.m. today when he walked out of the Spillway Bar, 15641 Airline Highway, in Norco, and directly into the southbound lanes of travel, said Senior Trooper Joseph Piglia of State Police Troop B.

The victim died at the scene. The rainy weather and alcohol use of the victim were contributers to the accident. The police are still investigating the accident.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:51:00 GMT

Two people were injured in a car crash at the intersection of Plank and Harding in Baton Rouge on Monday morning.

The three-vehicle crash involved a motorcycle, a car and a truck.

The accident occurred when the vehicle exited off Plank Road and was heading east on Hooper and struck the rear of a pickup truck, a police officer at the scene said.

According to witnesses, the car went airborne and the truck was completely spun around

A group of motorcyclists came up on the scene, and one ride struck a sign post while attempting to avoid the accident.

Two of the riders were injured, but neither appeared to be of a serious nature.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Wilson Man Killed in Car Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:55:05 GMT

A 23-year-old Wilson man was killed after driving his car over the center lane of La. 19 and hit a truck. His car caught on fire and he was unable to get out of the vehicle.

Troopers were notified of the crash near La. 19 and La. 955 shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday, Brown said.
Sims was unable to exit the vehicle when it burst into flames, and he was later pronounced dead at the scene by the East Feliciana Parish Coroner's Office, Brown said.

The driver of the truck was treated and released from the hospital. The accident happened in East Feliciana. The police believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Single Car Accident in St. Tammany Parish

Shannon Weidemann — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:48:49 GMT

A man was killed in a single car accident near Covington/Bush on La. 40. He was driving eastbound when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road. He drove off the road and along a ditch.

The victim

then overcorrected to the left, crossed the roadway traveling about 60 feet and exited the other side of the roadway. The truck finally entered the ditch, rotated clockwise and overturned, traveling about 100 feet before coming to rest on the roof, the release states.

He was not wearing a seatbelt and was dead at the scene. The police are investigating but do not believe weather conditions, drugs or alcohol were factors in the accident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Man Drives Car Over Levee in Baton Rouge

Shannon Weidemann — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:41:45 GMT

A man drove a Chrysler over a levee in Baton Rouge, it went airborne and landed in the Mississippi River. A fire fighter with the Baton Rouge Fire Department was the first to the scene. He had been trained in water rescue and was able to hold the driver's head above the water until more help arrived.

Firefighters searched the water around the car for other people who might have been in the crash but didn't find anyone, Fire Department spokesman Robert Combs said.
The Baton Rouge Police Department's dive team also searched the area and did not find anyone, Kelly said.

The driver was receiving treatment at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City at last report. It is unknown why he drove over the levee, but police do not believe it was an accident.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Car Accident Attorney Advice

Staff Writer — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:30:47 GMT

Car accidents are responsible for over $150 billion per year (yes, BILLION) in costs resulting from injuries and property damage. It is important to know what to do in order to protect your legal rights if you are in an Louisiana accident and need a car accident attorney. The consumer legal information resource InjuryBoard.com provides some valuable information:

First, call the police (and paramedics if necessary). It is imperative that the police report is accurate and that it reflects your recollection of the events. If you happen to have a camera, try to photograph the scene prior to moving the vehicles (only if safe to do so). Additionally, someone should interview all witnesses and record their comments. Such interviews should be completed as soon as possible as witnesses' memories tend to fade with time. Your attorney may hire a professional investigator to sift through the paperwork and determine insurance information and other mundane facts. In preparing your case, your attorney may find it helpful to diagram the scene, noting the traffic, weather and pavement conditions at the time of the accident. Try to accurately record as much of this information as possible.

It is also important to get a copy of the police report after the accident. Reports are usually available within 10 days after the incident. Make sure the report closely matches your recollection of the events. However, if it does not, a Baton Rouge car accident lawyer will be able to provide you with advice.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer