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re: I10 east closed on basin bridge

Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:29 am to
Posted by CuseTiger
Member since Jul 2013
9106 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:29 am to
That just looks lovely. And with the thunderstorms about to arrive, I wouldn't be surprised if it shuts down again within the hour
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
28604 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:34 am to
My wife has been texting me all morning. She's stuck in that mess.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13383 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:10 pm to
To the poster asking about the car it was either a dark gray or black - but that's all I got
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
16086 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:18 pm to
Why is this area such a mess? I no longer live in South Louisiana, and haven't for some 35 years, hence my question...too much traffic for the allotted space, 18 wheelers, combination

Posted by toosleaux
Stuck in Baton Rouge traffic
Member since Dec 2007
9498 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:22 pm to
Because people fly across the Basin. I get passed by people doing 100+ on a regular basis. Usually theres a trooper up there but once he gets pegged on Waze, everyone knows it's wide open.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13383 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:27 pm to
Didn't mean to down vote
Posted by Slinky
Member since Dec 2013
3118 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 4:51 pm to
quote:

Shortly before 7:00 am on August 11, 2015, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a four vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Interstate 10 eastbound west of Ramah. The crash took the life of 33 year old Tracy Franques of Maurice, LA.
Posted by Isabelle
Member since Jul 2012
2726 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 4:59 pm to
Wonder if this could have been a homicide and not just an accident?
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 5:01 pm
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
70474 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:01 pm to
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Louisiana Law Enforcement Support

It is with great sorrow that today we must report to you the sudden death of the founder and creator of Louisiana Law Enforcement Support, Tracy Franques. She was the rock we all leaned upon trying to encourage and stand behind all law enforcement officers in our great state in a time when most would not. She was instrumental in several fundraisers that raised money for injured officers as well as the families left behind from deaths in the line of duty. Tracy leaves behind a husband, who is a member of the Lafayette Park Police and their beautiful children. We ask for continued prayers. We will try to keep you all updated and will present a fundraiser shortly for this beautiful person and her family. She has done SO MUCH for the Thin Blue Line and we hope that we can return the fav


Posted by theronswanson
House built with my hands
Member since Feb 2012
3271 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:12 pm to
quote:

quote:
Louisiana Law Enforcement Support

It is with great sorrow that today we must report to you the sudden death of the founder and creator of Louisiana Law Enforcement Support, Tracy Franques. She was the rock we all leaned upon trying to encourage and stand behind all law enforcement officers in our great state in a time when most would not. She was instrumental in several fundraisers that raised money for injured officers as well as the families left behind from deaths in the line of duty. Tracy leaves behind a husband, who is a member of the Lafayette Park Police and their beautiful children. We ask for continued prayers. We will try to keep you all updated and will present a fundraiser shortly for this beautiful person and her family. She has done SO MUCH for the Thin Blue Line and we hope that we can return the fav


Are you saying she was the driver killed in today's wreck?
Posted by Isabelle
Member since Jul 2012
2726 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:19 pm to
This accident, if it really was an accident, needs to be very carefully investigated!
Posted by Isabelle
Member since Jul 2012
2726 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:20 pm to
Theronswanson, yes she was the driver that was killed.
Posted by krones
Pacific Wonderland
Member since Sep 2010
415 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:35 pm to
quote:

This accident, if it really was an accident, needs to be very carefully investigated!


Go on....
Posted by Isabelle
Member since Jul 2012
2726 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:38 pm to
Do a search on the victim's name and see what you find. Details released make me feel this may have simply been an accident though.
Posted by Slinky
Member since Dec 2013
3118 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:45 pm to
So you're saying the truck driver purposefully slammed into her vehicle?
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
38241 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:53 pm to
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ecause people fly across the Basin. I get passed by people doing 100+ on a regular basis


Been traveling the basin bridge daily since 06. I've never seen anyone going close to 100 mph. I've seen a decrease in LSP presence over the years and tractor trailers violating lane restrictions as well as switching lanes causing other motorists to brake irratically. IMO, tractor trailers are the biggest menace on that stretch of I10.
Posted by Da Sheik
Mar a Lago
Member since Sep 2007
9421 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 5:59 pm to
I travel the interstates everyday, and 18 wheeler pricks are the biggest problem and culprit. LA needs to pass a law saying that tractor trailers ride in the right lane at all times.
Posted by rt3
now in the piney woods of Pineville
Member since Apr 2011
148040 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 6:06 pm to
horrible place to get caught when you've had 1 too many big gulps
Posted by Da Sheik
Mar a Lago
Member since Sep 2007
9421 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 6:08 pm to
That's why you keep the cup. I learned from experience.
Posted by theronswanson
House built with my hands
Member since Feb 2012
3271 posts
Posted on 8/11/15 at 6:25 pm to
quote:

I travel the interstates everyday, and 18 wheeler pricks are the biggest problem and culprit. LA needs to pass a law saying that tractor trailers ride in the right lane at all times.


So you want big government to solve the problem? We don't need MORE regulation in Louisiana, we need less. If it gets so bad and there is a huge public outcry against them, the market will self correct and trucking companies will self-impose restrictions.
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