Fatal Car Crashes in Louisiana
Carla and Robert Tarver were killed on June 14, 2026, in Baton Rouge when a speeding Ford F250 ran a red light and struck their vehicle, also seriously injuring two others. As of June 14, 2026, Louisiana has experienced multiple fatal car crashes, including a May 31 incident in Iberville Parish that killed one passenger and a May 20 single-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish that killed Taniya Smith, 24. Additionally, three suspects died on April 27 after crashing a stolen car at over 100 mph while fleeing West Baton Rouge deputies, and Arley Chen Tum was arrested on May 22 for drunk driving in connection with a head-on collision. Earlier, on January 19, Kelvanisha Stanley, 20, Kareem Felder, 19, and Jacobe Brumfield, 20, all of Hammond, Louisiana, died in a fiery crash on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish, with investigations into crash factors ongoing.
Timeline
Want updates on this thread?
Track this storyTimeline of developments
August 2026 — 1 developments
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on LA 67 in East Baton Rouge Parish Kills One
Dakota Havard, 33, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on LA 67 in East Baton Rouge Parish on August 3, 2026. Havard was traveling north when his Chevrolet Silverado crossed the centerline and struck a southbound dump truck. The driver of the dump truck sustained minor injuries.
June 2026 — 1 developments
Two Killed, Two Injured in Baton Rouge Main Street Crash
Two individuals, Carla Tarver and Robert Tarver, were killed in a crash on Main Street in Baton Rouge on June 14, 2026. The incident occurred when a speeding Ford F250 ran a red light and struck a Ford F150, also resulting in two serious injuries to the drivers of both vehicles.
May 2026 — 3 developments
Two separate crashes in Louisiana parishes result in one fatality and multiple injuries
A passenger was killed and the driver seriously injured in an overturned vehicle crash on Highway 74 in Iberville Parish on May 31, 2026. Separately, a crash on US 190 East near the East Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge parish line on May 30 blocked lanes and caused minor injuries.
Man arrested for drunk driving in West Baton Rouge Parish crash
Arley Chen Tum was arrested on May 22, 2026, on charges including drunk driving following a head-on collision that left one person disfigured. This arrest is in addition to previously reported fatal crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish.
New fatal car crash reported in West Baton Rouge Parish
Taniya Smith, 24, of Baton Rouge, died in a single-vehicle crash on La. 1 in West Baton Rouge Parish on May 20, 2026. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
April 2026 — 1 developments
Suspects in stolen car crash wore body armor, one injured; pursuit exceeded 100 mph
Three suspects died after crashing a stolen car into a tree while fleeing West Baton Rouge deputies at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Deputies attempted to remove occupants before ammunition discharged, and the bodies of two others were found after the fire was extinguished. The suspects were reportedly wearing body armor, and one sustained serious injuries.
January 2026 — 9 developments
Kelvanisha Stanley identified as driver in fatal 2025 Kia K4 crash
Kelvanisha Stanley, 20, has been identified as the driver of the 2025 Kia K4 involved in the fatal crash.
Louisiana State Police identify 3 Hammond residents killed in I-10 crash
Louisiana State Police have identified the three victims of the fiery car crash on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish as Kelvanisha Stanley, 20, Kareem Felder, 19, and Jacobe Brumfield, 20. All three deceased individuals were residents of Hammond, Louisiana. The investigation into the crash factors is ongoing.
Louisiana State Police identify third victim in fatal crash as Jacoby Brumfield
Louisiana State Police identified the third victim as 20-year-old Jacoby Brumfield, confirming all three deceased individuals were from Hammond, Louisiana. Investigators are examining factors such as seat belt usage and impairment in the ongoing preliminary investigation.
Louisiana State Police identify three victims in fiery crash
Louisiana State Police identified the three individuals who died in the fiery crash as 20-year-old Kelvanisha Stanley, 19-year-old Kareem Felder, and another 20-year-old.
Authorities withhold victim names, reopen Interstate 10 section
Authorities stated that the names of the victims would not be released at this time, and the affected section of Interstate 10 was reopened to traffic.
News Reports Confirm Fatal Incident Between Grosse Tete and Lobdell Exits
Initial news reports confirmed the tragic incident, detailing the location between the Grosse Tete and Lobdell exits and the number of fatalities.
Louisiana State Police investigate fatal crash
Louisiana State Police initiated an investigation into the fatal crash to determine the cause.
Emergency responders confirm three people trapped, died in vehicle fire
Emergency responders confirmed that three people inside the vehicle were trapped and died in the fire.
Vehicle crashes into tree, bursts into flames on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish
Around 4 a.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 144 in West Baton Rouge Parish went off the roadway, crashed into a tree, and burst into flames.
August 2023 — 1 developments
West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes discusses fatal fiery crash after police pursuit
West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes discussed a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that resulted in a fiery crash, killing three individuals. Deputies attempted to stop the car due to suspicious behavior and a stolen license plate check, but the vehicle lost control, struck a tree, and caught fire. Deputies attempted to rescue the occupants from the burning vehicle.