Three dead in West Baton Rouge car crash after police pursuit
Three suspects, identified as Kelvanisha Stanley, 20, Kareem Felder, 19, and Jacobe Brumfield, 20, all from Hammond, Louisiana, died on January 19, 2026, after crashing a stolen 2025 Kia K4 into a tree on Interstate 10 in West Baton Rouge Parish while fleeing deputies at speeds exceeding 100 mph. As of April 27, 2026, authorities reported that 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. Louisiana State Police are investigating factors including seat belt usage and impairment in the ongoing preliminary investigation into the fatal crash near mile marker 144.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Three suspects died after crashing a stolen car into a tree while fleeing West Baton Rouge deputies at speeds exceeding 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, 20, has been identified as the driver of the 2025 Kia K4 involved in the fatal crash.
Kelvanisha Stanley, 20, has been identified as the driver of the 2025 Kia K4 involved in the fatal crash.
Louisiana State Police have identified the three victims of the fiery car crash on Interstate 10 in …
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 identified the third victim as 20-year-old Jacoby Brumfield, confirming all three deceased individuals were from Hammond, Louisiana.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Initial news reports confirmed the tragic incident, detailing the location between the Grosse Tete and Lobdell exits and the number of fatalities.
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 initiated an investigation into the fatal crash to determine the cause.
Louisiana State Police initiated an investigation into the fatal crash to determine the cause.
Emergency responders confirmed that three people inside the vehicle were trapped and died in the fire.
Emergency responders confirmed that three people inside the vehicle were trapped and died in the fire.
Around 4 a.
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 discussed a police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that resulted in a fiery crash, killing three individuals.
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.