Louisiana
Tragedy Strikes As Texas Man Dies In Calcasieu Parish Crash
Officials at Louisiana State Police responded to a one-vehicle crash that took the life of a man after the vehicle ran off the roadway.
Trooper First Class Matthew Gaspard says the 33-year-old victim was driving down Louisiana Highway 109, and the man ended up crossing the centerline of the roadway. As of the time of this preliminary investigation, Gaspard does not yet know why the man crossed the centerline. They do know that when the vehicle left the roadway, it ended up hitting a tree.
Officials say the afternoon crash claimed the life of Jerrad Eisenback of Cross Plains, Texas. Gaspard says the investigation shows that Eisenback was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, but he unfortunately died from injuries caused by the impact.
As is routine in any fatality crash, officials say that a blood sample was taken so that toxicology tests can be completed.
When traveling on any roadway, officials with Louisiana State Police offer the following guidance about driving safety:
- Choosing to have every person in your vehicle buckled up helps reduce severe injuries and fatalities.
- Troopers ask everyone to avoid driving if any substance impairs them.
- Drivers experiencing fatigue can become a hazard on our roadways; if you are fatigued, do not drive.
Officials with Louisiana State Police say the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this crash is ongoing.
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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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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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