Accident News Reports

• Opelousas man killed in Sunday night crash on I-49

  • Louisiana
  • Lafayette
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 23 views
  • Aug 31, 2026 07:20am
  A 46-year-old Opelousas man was killed Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate 49 North near U.S. Highway 190. Read More

• Dallas-Bound LSU Freshman From Red Oak Killed In Opelousas Highway Crash

  • Louisiana
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 35 views
  • May 25, 2026 11:42am
  A drive home from college turned tragic last Friday when a 19-year-old LSU freshman from Red Oak was killed after her car hit a commercial truck on Louisiana Highway 190 near Jennings Road in ... Read More

• Crash on U.S. 190 near Opelousas leaves 19-year-old LSU student from Texas dead

  • Louisiana
  • Port Barre
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 46 views
  • May 25, 2026 08:45am
  A young woman died after her car rear-ended an 18-wheeler, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported the crash claimed the life of Courtney Hodge, ... Read More

• Crash on U.S. 190 near Opelousas leaves Texas 19-year-old dead

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 45 views
  • May 23, 2026 08:45am
  A young woman died after her car rear-ended an 18-wheeler, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers reported the crash claimed the life of Courtney Hodge, ... Read More

• 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

• Opelousas woman killed in head-on traffic crash near Church Point

  • Louisiana
  • Church Point

  • source: Bing
  • 103 views
  • Nov 05, 2025 8:03pm
  On November 5, 2025, shortly after 7:00 a.m., Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 754 near Jessie Richard ... Read More

• Trooper involved in serious injury crash in Louisiana

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 110 views
  • Jul 17, 2025 06:14am
  A Louisiana State Police trooper was injured in a crash in Opelousas while investigating a prior crash, and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Read More

• Accidental shooting in Opelousas, leads to injury

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas

  • source: Bing
  • 68 views
  • Mar 17, 2025 4:58pm
  The Opelousas Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting in Opelousas, La., where a man was injured by a gunshot wound to the leg and the shooter, Jakaylen Hollier, was arrested and ... Read More

• Opelousas mailwoman dies from injuries suffered in crash on January 5

  • Louisiana
  • LA-5

  • source: Bing
  • 116 views
  • Jan 15, 2025 1:55pm
  Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash on LA 3043 just east of Webb Lane in Opelousas on January 5 shortly before ... Read More

• Opelousas, Louisiana Native Among Three Killed in Tennessee Plane Crash

  • Louisiana
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 118 views
  • May 15, 2024 5:00pm
  Louisiana's Guide to the Celestial Event Louisiana State Police: Pilot Killed in Crop Duster Plane Crash Off of I-49 Louisiana State Police: Pilot Killed in Crop Duster Plane Crash Off of I-49 Plane ... Read More

• Opelousas man dies in accident

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • US 167

  • source: Bing
  • 123 views
  • Jul 31, 2014 5:25pm
  OPELOUSAS - A single-vehicle accident Thursday morning has claimed the life of an Opelousas man. Corey L. Doucet, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 6:30 a.m. accident near the ... Read More

• Opelousas Working With DOTD To Improve I-49 Safety

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 61 views
  • Dec 01, 2013 4:00pm
  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - A plan is currently being developed to help reduce accidents on one of the most dangerous intersections in Opelousas. The Daily World reports the Interstate 49 interchange at U.S ... Read More

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