Nearly every Louisianian is waiting with baited breath on potential word of a special session on insurance reform. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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On September 28, 2024, Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 146 near Public Boat Ramp Road. 31-year-old Jordan Burton crossed the centerline and collided with a 2014 Dodge Ram. The crash killed a 5-year-old child who was improperly restrained in the rear seat and severely injured a 10-year-old in the front passenger seat. Burton sustained severe injuries, and the Dodge driver had minor injuries. Impairment is suspected, and toxicology samples were taken. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending. Authorities stress the importance of proper vehicle restraints.
The Louisiana Fire Service has been mobilized to support rescue and recovery operations in South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Baton Rouge Fire Chief Mike Kimble says their readiness and commitment to assist in these critical situations, emphasizing the strength of the partnership between the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and other agencies.
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There’s the possibility of another named storm in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the National Hurricane Center is watching a disorganized area of low pressure in the western Caribbean Sea that has a medium chance of developing into at least a tropical depression. Keim says there’s the possibility this potential storm following a similar path as Hurricane Helene, but says it’s way too early to tell.