Accident News Reports

• LSP: Box truck overturns along I-55 northbound between Independence, Amite

  • Louisiana
  • Amite
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Sep 04, 2026 00:20am
  INDEPENDENCE - A box truck overturned along I-55 northbound between Independence and Amite on Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the roadway was not closed as a result of the crash, ... Read More

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• Suspect shot after chase ends in crash on I-55 in Tangipahoa Parish

  • Louisiana
  • Tangipahoa
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Aug 03, 2026 07:21am
  Authorities have shut down the southbound lanes of I-55 near Independence while they investigate. Read More

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• I-55 closed southbound in Tangipahoa Parish following crash, officials say

  • Louisiana
  • Hammond
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Aug 03, 2026 05:54am
  A crash has closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near Independence Monday morning, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, causing congestion for drivers heading to Hammond. Read More

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• Fatal wrong way crash on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish

  • Louisiana
  • Amite
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Aug 25, 2015 5:00pm
  AMITE, La. (AP) - One person has died in a two vehicle accident Wednesday on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish between Independence and Amite. Louisiana State Police have identified the victim in ... Read More

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• Hazmat crash closes I-55 Southbound near Tickfaw | wwltv

  • Louisiana
  • Tickfaw

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Dec 11, 2024 9:45pm
  TICKFAW, La. - Louisiana State Police are urging drivers to avoid I-55 between Tickfaw and Independence due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle carrying hazardous materials. The crash ... Read More

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• LSP investigating deadly Tangipahoa Parish crashes

  • Louisiana
  • Tangipahoa
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Apr 06, 2025 06:45am
  State troopers say Jonathan Schroeder, 34, Independence, ran his car off the road and hit several trees on LA 442 near Duhe Road. State troopers also say William Traylor walked into the northbound ... Read More

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• Two fatal crashes reported hours apart in Tangipahoa Parish, LSP reports

  • Louisiana
  • Hammond
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Apr 05, 2025 11:11am
  A man from Independence and a Hammond pedestrian were killed in two unrelated vehicle crashes on April 4 in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana State Police said. Read More

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• Northbound lanes of I-55 open near Tickfaw after vehicle carrying hazardous materials crashes, south lanes closed

  • Louisiana
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Dec 11, 2024 9:45pm
  TICKFAW, La. - Louisiana State Police are urging drivers to avoid I-55 between Tickfaw and Independence due to a crash involving a commercial vehicle carrying hazardous materials. The crash ... Read More

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• Car strikes, kills Hammond woman walking on interstate after crash state police say

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Oct 06, 2024 4:56pm
  AMITE CITY, La. - A Hammond woman is dead after being struck by a car while walking on Interstate 55 Sunday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. The crash claimed the life of 29-year ... Read More

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• Metairie woman dies in crash after driver tried to pass on I-55 shoulder, LSP says

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 5 views
  • Aug 11, 2024 5:00pm
  A Metairie woman was killed Monday morning in a crash on Interstate 55 in St. John the Baptist Parish, and the other driver is facing charges, Louisiana State Police said in a news release. Read More

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• Driver crashes, runs from scene on I-55 in St. John the Baptist Parish, LSP reports

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Jun 04, 2024 5:00pm
  (WGNO) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a driver who crashed then ran from officers on Interstate 55 on Wednesday, June 5. According to a spokesperson with the Louisiana ... Read More

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• Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish, LSP reports

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Jan 20, 2024 9:35pm
  The crash claimed the life of Kenny McCoy of Pride Louisiana. State police said the initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as McCoy was northbound on Interstate 55 in a commercial motor ... Read More

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• When and where do fog-related fatal crashes occur most often?

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Dec 16, 2023 3:59pm
  creating dangerous driving conditions on many Louisiana roads. The '?super fog'? eventually led to a devastating 158-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Interstate 55 that killed eight people. Just days ... Read More

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• New Photos and A Smidgeon of Good News Following Monday's I-55 Crash in Louisiana

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Oct 26, 2023 4:59pm
  Manchac, LA (KPEL News) - New photos are available each day as Louisiana State Police Troop B continues the investigation into the deadly crash on Monday, October 23, on an elevated portion of I-55 ... Read More

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• Heat, generator accidents cause most Louisiana hurricane deaths

  • Louisiana
  • Independence
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Aug 11, 2022 00:41am
  The data, collected by NHS director Jamie Rhome and deputy director Michael Brennan, show that indirect deaths from hurricanes outnumbered direct deaths by 55 to 10 in Louisiana. Heat illness ... Read More

Older Independence I55 LA User Reports

• Accident on I55 N

  • Independence
  • Louisiana
  • I55 N

  • By anonymous
  • 209
  • 1 year ago
  

  Some type of incident - traffic hasn’t moved for about 30 minutes. Between Independence exit and Amite City/Hwy 16 exit. Can’t see the accident so not sure what type of vehicles are involved. But several LA State Troopers have passed us on the Open Report

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