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Louisiana State Police investigating deadly crash after driver allegedly evades police

Updated: 9:30 PM CDT Apr 6, 2026

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Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash after a driver allegedly evaded police on Canal Boulevard. Police say the crash happened around 5 p.m. on Canal Boulevard at City Park Avenue. The crash happened after the rider of the dirt bike struck another car while evading New Orleans police and Louisiana State Police, who were attempting to conduct a traffic stop. The subject was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The name or age of the dirt bike rider was provided. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information and/or pictures and videos is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash after a driver allegedly evaded police on Canal Boulevard.

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Police say the crash happened around 5 p.m. on Canal Boulevard at City Park Avenue.

The crash happened after the rider of the dirt bike struck another car while evading New Orleans police and Louisiana State Police, who were attempting to conduct a traffic stop.

The subject was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

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The name or age of the dirt bike rider was provided.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and videos is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting lsp.org and clicking on Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

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Why this New Orleans rooftop bar is considered one of the best in US

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During the Gilded Age in New York City, rooftop bars originated as a way to escape the busy streets and enjoy refreshing drinks while observing the city with a birds-eye view.

Rooftop bars have held onto their novelty, as they serve as social hotspots for locals and as a perfect place for visitors to take in a new city.

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Whether watching the day unfold or on a night out under the stars, rooftop bars remain popular spots for enjoying libations.

Mambo’s in New Orleans named best rooftop bar in Louisiana

Mambo’s in New Orleans is the best rooftop bar in Louisiana, according to Foodie, and is the only rooftop bar on Bourbon Street.

This rooftop bar offers a unique vantage point of the infamous Bourbon Street, with panoramic views and a lively atmosphere making the bar a perfect place to take in New Orleans’ ambience.

The open-air space seats over 50 guests, and is the perfect place for a night out or for laid-back afternoon cocktails with a view of New Orleans’ iconic French and Spanish architecture.

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The rooftop bar is not the only feature attracting patrons, as this three-story building holds a hidden entrance to a secret courtyard on the main floor that leads to a patio garden. On the second floor, there is another, more intimate bar adorned with Louisiana-themed decor.

Each floor retains a rustic, historical feel, with exposed brick and reclaimed cypress planks making up the building’s interior structure. Decorating the space are pieces of local art and cultural Louisiana artifacts, making the space feel somewhat like a museum.

Not just a spot for good drinks, Mambo’s offers a dining menu full of traditional Cajun and Creole flavors. Using only the freshest local ingredients, Mambo’s chefs create a menu rich in New Orleans heritage, offering dishes like jambalaya, seafood gumbo, crawfish étouffée and a variety of po’boys.

The best rooftop bar in every state according to Foodie

  • Alabama: GunRunner Rooftop Bar in Florence
  • Alaska: 49th State Brewing in Anchorage
  • Arizona: The Perch Brewery in Chandler
  • Arkansas: Celeste at The Preacher’s Son in Bentonville
  • California: Florentín Rooftop Bar in Los Angeles
  • Colorado: 54thirty Rooftop in Denver
  • Connecticut: Sign of the Whale in Stamford
  • Delaware: The Quoin Hotel + Restaurant in Wilmington
  • Florida: Rosa Sky in Miami
  • Georgia: 9 Mile Station in Atlanta
  • Hawaii: Tikis Grill & Bar in Honolulu
  • Idaho: Crave Kitchen & Bar in Eagle
  • Illinois: Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar in Chicago
  • Indiana: 3UP Rooftop Lounge in Carmel
  • Iowa: Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in Des Moines
  • Kansas: Tallgrass Tap House in Manhattan
  • Kentucky: Lost Palm in Lexington
  • Louisiana: Mambo’s in New Orleans
  • Maine: Luna Rooftop Bar in Portland
  • Maryland: Hip Flask Rooftop Bar in Bethesda
  • Massachusetts: Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge in Boston
  • Michigan: The Monarch Club in Detroit
  • Minnesota: Brit’s Pub in Minneapolis
  • Mississippi: 10 South Rooftop Bar and Grill in Vicksburg
  • Missouri: 360 Rooftop Bar in St. Louis
  • Montana: Bozeman Taproom & Spirits in Bozeman
  • Nebraska: The Rooftop in Lincoln
  • Nevada: Chéri Rooftop in Las Vegas
  • New Hampshire: Rooftop at The Envio in Portsmouth
  • New Jersey: RoofTop at Exchange Place in Jersey City
  • New Mexico: Coyote Cantina in Santa Fe
  • New York: 230 Fifth in New York City
  • North Carolina: Aura Rooftop in Charlotte
  • North Dakota: Camp Lonetree in Fargo
  • Ohio: VASO Rooftop Lounge in Dublin
  • Oklahoma: Social Capital in Oklahoma City
  • Oregon: The Roof Deck at Revolution Hall in Portland
  • Pennsylvania: Standard Tap in Philadelphia
  • Rhode Island: Rooftop at the Providence G in Providence
  • South Carolina: Rip Tydz in Myrtle Beach
  • South Dakota: Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar in Rapid City
  • Tennessee: The Lookout at Ole Red in Nashville
  • Texas: Upstairs at Caroline in Austin
  • Utah: The Green Pig Pub in Salt Lake City
  • Vermont: Juniper Bar & Restaurant in Burlington
  • Virginia: The Lost Fox Hideaway in Ashburn
  • Washington: The Pink Door in Seattle
  • West Virginia: LaFontaine’s Rooftop Lounge in Huntington
  • Wisconsin: People’s Park in Waukesha
  • Wyoming: Bear Bottom Bar and Grill in Centennial

Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com



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In the closed system, registered Democrats can only vote for Democratic candidates. Registered Republicans can only vote for Republican candidates. Louisiana’s fastest-growing affiliation, “no party” voters, get to choose between the two.



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Red, Rock & Blue: Registration deadline approaches for tournament benefitting La. military charities

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Red, Rock & Blue charity softball tournament to benefit Louisiana military charities is quickly approaching.

SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

  • April 17 – April 19
  • BREC Oak Villa | Baton Rouge

Each team will get a three-game guarantee. There are different divisions for different skill levels.

Team registration is open to the public. You can register a team online.

The deadline to register is Friday, April 10.

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Click here for more information about the 32nd annual charity slow-pitch softball tournament.

Past tournaments have been held in July, but the 2026 tournament was moved to spring for the cooler temperatures.

Red Rock and Blue typically gives $50,000 or more to military charities like The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana and Gulf Coast Veterans each year.

The Caterie Reunion IV to benefit Red Rock and Blue is also set for August 15 at The Texas Club in Baton Rouge. More information on that event, including the musical lineup and ticket sales, is coming soon.

*WAFB is a sponsor and supporter of the Red, Rock & Blue non-profit organization.

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