Fiery Car Crash Closes Down Causeway

Posted on February 7, 2013 | Comments Off

An accident shut down the Causeway bridge in both directions while recovery crews look for a truck that caught fire, crashing through a barricade and then into lake Pontchartrain.

Since 5 o’clock Wednesday the Coast Guard and Jefferson Parish deputies were in the water looking for a dump truck or small work vehicle.

Causeway police say the crash happened in the southbound lanes about 4.5 miles from the south shore.

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WWL New Orleans
- Attorney General called out for giving contracts to top campaign donors May 21, 2013
  Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is using illegal, contingency-fee contracts to hire his top supporters to represent the state in its biggest tort cases, lawsuit watchdogs allege.
- Opponents, supporters of new Planned Parenthood spar at rally May 21, 2013
  A plan to open a new Planned Parenthood facility on Claiborne Avenue is sparking mixed reaction. On Monday night a group opposing the project held rally which also brought out supporters of the clinic.
- 51 dead after massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb May 21, 2013
  A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph. The medical examiner's office said at least 51 people are known dead.
- Garden District rape suspects await judge's decision on confessions May 20, 2013
  Three teen-aged suspects accused in a shocking Garden District gang rape were in court today for a high-stakes hearing that could help determine their outcome of their case.
- Raw: Aerial view of mile-wide tornado tearing through Oklahoma May 21, 2013
  A KFOR News helicopter captures a two mile wide tornado touching down outside Oklahoma City on Monday.
WDSU New Orleans
- Delgado baseball team avoids Oklahoma tornado May 21, 2013
  A team usually focused on home runs found itself making a run for home in the face of severe weather.
- Audit finds workers stole from Jefferson Parish schools May 21, 2013
  A new Louisiana legislative audit finds employees in the Jefferson Parish Public School System stole nearly $9,000.
- Broadmoor residents discuss crime camera initiative May 20, 2013
  The Broadmoor Improvement Association is expected to unveil a new crime camera initiative during a community meeting Monday night.
- Video shows tornado forming in Oklahoma May 20, 2013
  Video shows a tornado forming on Monday, the same day that a massive twister hit the Oklahoma City area.
- Veterans Boulevard on-ramp to I-10 East to close Tuesday May 20, 2013
  The Veterans Boulevard on-ramp to I-10 East will be closed May 21 from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. while crews move pile-driving equipment to prepare for noise wall construction.
WVUE New Orleans
- Louisiana winners from Powerball drawing May 20, 2013
  Louisiana had a few winners with something to celebrate after Saturday's drawing.
- Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans May 18, 2013
  Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
- Trio arrested for armed robbery of 69 year-old woman May 21, 2013
  The victim told investigators that she sells sweets and snacks from her residence and allowed two subjects inside her home
- Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments May 21, 2013
  All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
- Bayou Fabio: "Don of Dularge" speaks to FOX 8 May 17, 2013
  In the murky waters near Dulac, something lurks beneath the surface. Bayou Fabio takes us on the hunt.
WGSO
- Monday Night Futbol May 20 May 21, 2013
- All Access May 20 May 20, 2013
- The Neutral Ground with Kaare Johnson May 20 May 20, 2013
- Scott Alexander May 20 May 20, 2013
- Inside New Orleans May 20 May 20, 2013
The Wildcat
- ‘You can always be what you want to be’
  LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
- Pinned to the past… and the future
  LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
- Great while it lasted!
  Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
- Looking to Extend History
  Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
- LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
  Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
The Daily Reveille
- Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
  As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling.
- Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
  If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
- SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
  Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
- Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
  Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
- Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
  From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
The Maroon
- Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
  By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
- Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
  By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013 Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
- Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
  Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
- Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
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- The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
  Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
The Lion’s Roar
- Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
  The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
- Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
  Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
- Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
  Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
- Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
  Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
- Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
  Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
Louisiana Record
- Video poker machine company sues local business seeking more than $180K May 20, 2013
  Thomas Ainsworth Robichaux GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish poker machine company is suing a local business claiming it is owed more than $180,000 Lucky Coin Machine Co. filed suit against V&S Entertainment LLC, Patricia L. Grishaw, Vanessa Grishaw and William P. Grishaw in … Read More »
- Save-A-Lot sued by woman who slipped and fell in a puddle of water May 20, 2013
  save-a-lotGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local grocery store over injuries she allegedly received on the store’s premises. Gertrude Joseph filed suit against Supervalu Inc. and Save-A-Lot in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 21. Joseph … Read More »
- Broken glass panel results in suit against The International High School of New Orleans May 20, 2013
  Blaine M. HebertNEW ORLEANS – The mother of a student who was allegedly injured on the premises of a local high school is suing. Vanessa Mitchell, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit against The International High School … Read More »
- Linen service sues restaurant for canceling contract May 20, 2013
  Michael S. FutrellGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish laundry service is suing a Pass Christian, Miss. restaurant for allegedly breaking a five year contract. Loop Linen Service Inc. filed suit against Cassandra Timmons and Joseph O. Schuman, on behalf of Old Cuevas Bistro, … Read More »
- Dog owners sued after young girl injured in attack by pit bulls May 20, 2013
  pitbullGRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her neighbors after her daughter allegedly received serious injuries when attacked by dogs. Stephanie S. Gambino, on behalf of her minor child, filed suit against Ruston J. Rodrigue and Gabriele Bridges in … Read More »
Louisiana Political Newswire
- Monday should be a light day in the Louisiana Legislature May 20, 2013
- Backlog of maintenance May 20, 2013
- Ethics Board: Fixes still necessary but not coming soon May 20, 2013
- BR tax incentives draw mixed reactions May 20, 2013
- When It Rains, It Pours May 19, 2013
Cenla News
- 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
- COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
- OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
- Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
- Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
CenLamar
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
- Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
- Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
- An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
- Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
Louisiana Voice
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- More sordid details emerging in apparent fraudulent Course Choice registrations in three northwest Louisiana parishes
- Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
- Notable Quotables (in their own words)
- DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
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- **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
- rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
- lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
- alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
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CENLA Focus
- 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
- Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
- See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
- Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
- Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
- NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 21, 2013
National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)
- There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 22, 2013
- Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 21, 2013
NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed
- It's Day 3 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic is Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). 1.usa.gov/Jwy2jZ #lawx... 20 hours ago
- It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 1 day ago
- Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 2 days ago
- Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 2 days ago
- RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 3 days ago
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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:36PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:36PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 9:36PM CDT until May 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:35PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
- Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:35PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 21, 2013
  ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
AMBER Alert
- ACTIVE AMBER Alert: Israel Celis Jr. – Tolleson,AZ May 21, 2013
  The suspect broke into the residence and abducted the child at gunpoint. The suspect is driving the listed vehicle and is considered to be dangerous. They may possibly be heading to Mexico.. Please Contact Tolleson Police Department at 623-936-7186
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Braintree,MA May 21, 2013
  Victims found safe, suspect in custody
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Murfreesboro,TN May 20, 2013
  Child has been recovered safely by Smyrna Police Department. Father is in custody.
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Detroit,MI May 20, 2013
  Victim found safe
- CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
  Child recovered and suspect in custody.
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