Lake Charles Louisiana Accident Reports
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I-10E closed near Iowa due to vehicle crash
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 60 views
- May 13, 2026 05:31am
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All lanes of I-10 Eastbound are currently closed at the Iowa exit due to a vehicle crash, according to DOTD. Motorists are being advised to take an alternate route. I-10 ... Read More
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Multi-vehicle crash closes I-10 bridge after bucket truck goes over side
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 203 views
- Mar 22, 2026 08:08am
Police said that around 6:17 a.m., a single vehicle hit the barrier in the eastbound lanes, triggering a crash involving at least four vehicles. Read More
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DOTD reopens I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge after deadly crash, deems it safe for travel
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 122 views
- Mar 09, 2026 09:10am
The Department of Transportation and Development has removed all the damaged areas from the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge and has deemed it safe for travel following a weekend crash. On Friday ... Read More
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Crash closes eastbound and westbound lanes of I-10 bridge in Lake Charles, police say
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 117 views
- Mar 07, 2026 11:36am
Both westbound and eastbound lanes of the I-10 bridge in Lake Charles are closed Saturday after a vehicle crash. The crash occurred at milepost 28 near Westlake, according to police. Louisiana State ... Read More
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Lake Charles man killed in crash near Vinton, state police say
- Louisiana
- Vinton
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 64 views
- Mar 04, 2026 3:48pm
The crash claimed the life of Steven Rossiter, 76, of Lake Charles, state police said. Read More
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Lake Charles police investigating death following two-vehicle crash on North MLK Highway
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- US 171
- source: Bing
- 54 views
- Feb 11, 2026 7:43pm
The crash happened Tuesday night (Feb. 10) at the intersection of North Martin Luther King Highway (U.S. 171) and Opelousas Street, authorities confirmed. Read More
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Allegedly impaired driver charged after fatal crash in Lake Charles
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 90 views
- Sep 07, 2025 7:59pm
Shelby T. Wood, 24, was arrested for first offense DWI, vehicular homicide, careless operation and expired registration after a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Perkins Ferry Road ... Read More
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I-10W near Iowa reopened following vehicle accident
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 137 views
- Aug 13, 2025 06:06am
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - I-10 Westbound near the Iowa exit has been reopened, according to DOTD. The interstate was shut down this morning due to a vehicle accident and as of 8:55 a.m. traffic congestion is ... Read More
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State police investigating deadly crash on La. 14
- Louisiana
- LA-14
- source: Bing
- 86 views
- May 25, 2025 4:02pm
State police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took the life of a Lake Charles man Saturday. The crash claimed the life of 25-year-old Jacob Hummel, according to Louisiana State Police Public ... Read More
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I-10 E closed at La. 99 after 18-wheeler rolls over
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 120 views
- Apr 23, 2025 1:36pm
WELSH, La. (KPLC) - Interstate 10 eastbound is currently closed at La. 99 after a two-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler. I-10 East is closed at LA 99 due to an accident at mile marker 56. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 136 views
- Mar 17, 2025 8:04pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - I-10 West is closed near Sulphur due to a spilled load. I-10 West is closed between U.S. 90 and La. 108. Drivers are being diverted onto U.S. 90 West. The exit ramp from ... Read More
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I-10 West closed in Vinton after crash
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 113 views
- Mar 17, 2025 10:05am
VINTON, La. (KPLC) - I-10 West is closed at Exit 7 in Vinton after a crash. Traffic is backed up from La. 3063 to La. 108, according to DOTD. I-10 West is closed at LA 3063 (Exit 7) due to an accident ... Read More
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Traffic accident causing delays along I-210E at Prien Lake Bridge
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- source: Bing
- 127 views
- Mar 17, 2025 09:43am
DOTD is reporting that all lanes are currently open along I-210 on the Prien Lake Bridge. Traffic is moving slowly to clear the congestion but this may cause delays if you take the Prien Lake Bridge ... Read More
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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Right lane blocked on 210 at Lake Street
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-210
- source: Bing
- 91 views
- Mar 14, 2025 7:28pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The right lane is blocked on I-210 W at Lake Charles due to an accident. Officials say congestion is approaching three miles. Check back to this story for updates. Read More
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Arrest made in fatal Nelson Road hit-and-run
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- source: Bing
- 100 views
- Mar 07, 2025 1:50pm
A Lake Charles woman has been arrested in a Monday night fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian walking alongside Nelson Road. Lake Charles Police Lt. Jeffrey Keenum said the crash occurred at about 7:30 p ... Read More
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Lafayette man killed in Lake Charles crash on I-10
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 89 views
- Feb 12, 2025 4:00pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. - Louisiana State Police Troop D began investigating a single-vehicle deadly crash on I-10 East near Hungerford Road on Wednesday, February 12, shortly before 4 p.m. The crash ... Read More
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Multiple crashes blocking I-10W along Atchafalaya Bridge
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 148 views
- Aug 28, 2024 08:00am
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPLC) - Multiple crashes on the Westbound portion of the Atchafalaya Bridge near Henderson have closed that portion of I-10, according to Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crashes ... Read More
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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Heavy congestion on I-10 E between Iowa, Welsh
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 131 views
- Mar 22, 2024 08:32am
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - I-10 East remains closed at U.S. 165 near Iowa due to several multi-vehicle accidents, and congestion is approaching five miles, DOTD reports. Authorities say motorists are ... Read More
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FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Right lane closed on I-10 W near Vinton
- Louisiana
- Vinton
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 118 views
- Jan 18, 2024 09:36am
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The right lane is blocked on I-10 West before West Street near Vinton due to an accident. Congestion has reached two miles, according to Lake Charles Traffic Twitter. Read More
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LSP responding to numerous weather-related crashes in parts of the state
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-210
- source: Bing
- 121 views
- Jan 16, 2024 11:50am
Louisiana State Police is investigating numerous weather-related crashes in southwest Louisiana. Read More
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Accident on I-10 bridge eastbound
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-10
- source: Bing
- 120 views
- Jan 15, 2024 2:19pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The eastbound lanes of the I-10 bridge are closed due to an accident. Viewer photos show at least three cars involved. Authorities are urging caution as wintry weather ... Read More
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Accidents, icy conditions causing major backup on both bridges in Lake Area
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-210
- source: Bing
- 124 views
- Jan 15, 2024 2:19pm
An accident on the I-10 bridges and ice on the 210 bridge is leading to major congestion. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. The westbound lanes of the I-10 bridge are closed due to an ... Read More
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Calcasieu Parish investigating Friday fatal crash in Lake Charles
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- US 171
- source: Bing
- 128 views
- Dec 25, 2023 9:11pm
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) - A fatal crash in Lake Charles Friday is under investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, officials said. The crash claimed the life of Jessica R. Read More
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Vehicle accident causing traffic on I-10E near I-210 intersection
- Louisiana
- Lake Charles
- I-210
- source: Bing
- 143 views
- Nov 28, 2023 10:57am
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A vehicle accident is causing traffic on I-10 Eastbound near the I-10 and I-210 intersection, according to DOTD. The left lane is currently blocked as authorities work to ... Read More
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Traffic Jam on I-10 in Texas near Exit 875. Eastbound traffic backed up.
- Lake Charles
- Louisiana
- I-10 In Texas Near Exit 875. Eastbound Traffic Backed Up.
- By anonymous
237- 2 years ago
Eastbound traffic backed up for miles- barely moving. A trucker in next lane told it was due to an accident. Open Report
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