Accident News Reports

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

  • Louisiana
  • Lafayette
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 29 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

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

  • Louisiana
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 122 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 Working With DOTD To Improve I-49 Safety

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 63 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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• Opelousas Man Killed Crossing I-49 N Near US-190, LA

  • Louisiana
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Sep 01, 2026 2:12pm
  A 46-year-old Opelousas man died Saturday night, August 29 after being struck while crossing Interstate 49 North near | Contact Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident. Read More

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• Bicyclist killed in fatal Opelousas crash

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Jul 29, 2026 09:23am
  A crash in St. Landry Parish early Tuesday morning left one bicyclist dead according to the Louisiana State Police. Read More

• Opelousas man killed in e-bike crash on I-49 service road

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Jul 28, 2026 1:40pm
  An Opelousas man named Jamie Doucet died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving his electric bicycle and a Nissan Rogue on the I-49 Service Road early Sunday morning. Read More

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• Man crashes into ditch while fleeing deputies with children in car, authorities say

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 6 views
  • May 28, 2026 6:44pm
  An Opelousas man is accused of leading deputies on a chase that ended in a crash, all while having two children in his vehicle. Read More

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• Opelousas driver flees checkpoint with kids in car; crashes into ditch after chase across 2 parishes

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 6 views
  • May 28, 2026 6:31pm
  An Opelousas man was arrested after fleeing a roadside safety checkpoint and leading deputies on a pursuit across two parishes that ended when ... Read More

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• Crash involving 18-wheeler caused traffic backup in Opelousas

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Apr 24, 2026 5:48pm
  OPELOUSAS, La. - A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler caused a backup in traffic in Opelousas Friday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on Interstate 49. Read More

• Crash on I-49 in Opelousas causes heavy delays

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Apr 24, 2026 3:10pm
  A major crash on I-49 caused heavy traffic congestion for about two hours, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Police reported it happened on I-49 ... Read More

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• Opelousas school bus, city truck collide; no serious injuries

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Dec 31, 2000 4:00pm
  A school bus and a City of Opelousas Ford truck were involved in a traffic crash on April 13, 2026, resulting in one student being transported to a local hospital as a precaution, while no serious ... Read More

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• School bus in Opelousas with 5 students on board hit by city truck; no injuries reported

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Apr 14, 2026 10:00am
  A city truck crashed into a school bus carrying five students but no injuries were reported, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities reported a ... Read More

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• Southbound I-49 lane in Opelousas back open after crash

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Feb 08, 2026 8:12pm
  UPDATE, 12:50 p.m.: According to DOTD, the crash has been cleared. ORIGINAL STORY: OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) - Motorists on I-49 south near Opelousas are experiencing a slowdown due to a traffic accident, ... Read More

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• Crash closes offramp from northbound I-49 near Opelousas

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Feb 16, 2026 11:37pm
  OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) - A offramp from northbound I-49 is at a standstill south of Opelousas, authorities said. According to an alert from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, ... Read More

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• Southbound I-49 in Opelousas down to one lane due to crash

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • US 190

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Feb 09, 2026 10:13am
  According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, a crash on I-49 southbound near US-190 has resulted in the left lane blocked. Read More

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• Southbound I-49 lane in Opelousas back open after crash

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Feb 09, 2026 12:02pm
  According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, a crash on I-49 southbound near US-190 has resulted in the left lane blocked. Read More

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• Bunkie man killed in Evangeline Parish crash

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Nov 06, 2025 8:17pm
  Louisiana State Police Troop I reported a crash in St. Landry Parish that caused the death of an Opelousas woman. Alexandria Senior High is honoring the Marine Corps' 250th birthday and celebrating 44 ... Read More

• Crash in St. Landry Parish kills Opelousas woman

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Nov 06, 2025 8:16pm
  Louisiana State Police Troop I reported a crash in St. Landry Parish that caused the death of an Opelousas woman. Read More

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• UPDATE: Pedestrian killed in crash on I-49 in Opelousas - KLFY

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Apr 04, 2017 12:50pm
  UPDATE: At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Opelousas Police Department responded to a pedestrian involved crash on Interstate 49 southbound, south of Harry Guilbeau Rd. On arrival, officers determined that ... Read More

• Opelousas seeks to improve I-49 safety

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Nov 28, 2013 4:00pm
  The Interstate 49 interchange at U.S. 190 has been the scene of 44 accidents with injuries in the past few years, several of them fatal. Opelousas Mayor Donald Cravins said help may finally be on ... Read More

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• Pedestrian Struck and Killed on US Highway 167 in St. Landry Parish

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • US 167

  • source: Bing
  • 6 views
  • May 23, 2015 1:25pm
  Shortly after 9:30 pm on May 22, 2015, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on US Hwy 167 near Interstate 49 in St ... Read More

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• DODT looks at I-49 changes in Opelousas

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 6 views
  • Nov 30, 2013 4:00pm
  A plan is currently being developed to help reduce accidents on one of the most dangerous intersections in Opelousas. The Interstate 49 interchange ... website at dotd.la.gov. Read More

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• 1 dead, 2 injured after crash on I-49 service road in Opelousas

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Jan 30, 2017 06:40am
  shortly before 3:00 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two vehicle fatal crash that occurred on US 190 at Interstate 49 near Opelousas. The crash claimed the life of ... Read More

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• Opelousas Police Looking for 13-Year-Old Girl Missing for More Than 30 Days

  • Louisiana
  • Opelousas
  • I-49

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • May 06, 2025 5:00pm
  Could Be Missing Person Body Found in Louisiana Pond on Monday, Could Be Missing Person Accidental Shooting in Opelousas Leaves One Person Injured and Another Under Arrest Accidental Shooting in ... Read More

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• Accident on I-49 and Harry Guilbeau

  • Opelousas
  • Louisiana
  • I-49 And Harry Guilbeau

  • By anonymous
  • 86
  • 6 months ago
  

  Major accident traffic, backed up for miles. Open Report

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