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Louisiana Man Arrested for DWI After Driving on Wrong Side of I-10
For a few folks driving on I-10 eastbound in Baton Rouge early Sunday morning, they were surprised by something you’re not supposed to see — headlights coming towards you.
Oh, no, we’re not talking about headlights in the westbound lane. These were coming straight for eastbound drivers, as an alleged intoxicated man was driving on the wrong side of the interstate.
That man, 26-year-old Jarvis Grayson, was arrested after he not only drove westbound in the eastbound I-10 lane, but he also crashed into a Subaru SUV head-on.
And yes, you guessed it, he was driving intoxicated. (There was no information given about the condition of the driver that was hit.)
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When authorities arrived at the scene, Grayson ran away and hid in a bush about a mile from the crash. He was eventually caught and brought back to the scene.
According to Louisiana State Police, Grayson admitted to drinking alcohol before the wreck. Troopers could easily smell alcohol on Grayson’s breath.
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However, Grayson refused to provide a blood sample and take a field sobriety test. LSP still arrested him (around 4:30 am) for DWI and numerous other charges.
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Grayson was then transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and booked with the following:
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Reckless Operation
- Hit and Run
- Resisting By Flight
- Battery of a Police Officer
- Vehicular Negligent Injuring
- No Insurance
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POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) – Representatives from the Louisiana Department of Insurance will host a pop-up event in Pointe Coupee Parish to provide storm-related assistance.
The event will take place between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Pointe Coupee Parish Government offices on Main Street in New Roads.
Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish and surrounding areas will be able to get answers to questions about storm damage claims. Representatives from the Louisiana Department of Insurance will also help people with issues related to insurance and flooded homes or vehicles.
Anyone who can’t attend the pop-up event can reach out to their insurance agent or the Louisiana Department of Insurance by calling 800-259-5300.
Most Louisiana residents have flood insurance through the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program. However, many people may also have private flood insurance, state officials said. They added that flood insurance typically covers damage caused when water enters someone’s home from the ground up because of heavy rain, storm surge or flooding from a waterway.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has put together a comprehensive document containing answers to questions that storm victims may have. Click here for more information.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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