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South Central Regional Highway Safety update:

Another successful Child Passenger Safety event in conjunction with Louisiana Highway Safety “Click It or Ticket” Campaign is complete.

Certified technicians provided child safety seat inspections, education, and hands-on assistance to help ensure children are riding as safely as possible.

Thank you to Buckle Up Louisiana, Louisiana State Police and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office for their continued commitment to child passenger safety. Working together, we can help families make informed decisions that reduce injuries and save lives.

Special thanks to Robert Adams and Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation for providing the location and support needed to make the checkpoint possible.

Protecting children starts with the right seat, the right fit, and the right information.

Leaving a child behind in a car is never a safe option. Always take your kids with you when exiting your car to keep them safe from heatstroke.

Louisiana ATV/UTV Safety Week is coming up June 7-14, and we will be sharing information focused on protecting young riders.

YOUTH RIDING ATV INVOLVED IN CRASH

Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz provides this statement, “On the evening of May 26, 2026, a juvenile under the age of 17, entered Lenora Road from a private drive in the Lewisburg area. The ATV was struck by a car, which resulted in serious injury to the juvenile. The juvenile was air-lifted to a Baton Rouge area hospital with serious injuries. There is no suspected impairment on the part of the automobile driver.”

Sheriff Guidroz continues, “We have provided, only recently, the laws regarding the operations of off-road vehicles. The operators must be licensed, and should certainly attend training, such as the upcoming event hosted by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. Improper or unsafe operation will ultimately lead to injury or worse. Please follow the law.

If you have any questions, please contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 948-6516. This crash is still under investigation.

Not buckling up could cost you a ticket – or your life. Click It or Ticket.

Capital Region DZD participated in the DOTD ROADEO, where we educated employees and their families on the importance of traffic safety.

Ron Czajkowski, Destination Zero Deaths Acadiana Region Coordinator, recently interviewed with KADN News 15 regarding a fatal crash on an e-bike. May is Bicycle Safety Month, and this fatality highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable road users, like bicyclists, and to remember to always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike. You can watch the full story at the link below.

Helmet use, road awareness urged following death of Lafayette bicyclist hit by vehicle LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man died after being struck by a car while riding an e-bike, marking the first deadly bicyclist crash of 2026 in the city.

Today we pause to honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their legacy of bravery will never be forgotten.

Ron Czajkowski, Destination Zero Deaths Acadiana Region Coordinator, recently joined KADN News 15 on MidDay with Darla to discuss pediatric vehicular heatstroke. Ron shares the importance of raising awareness about pediatric vehicular heatstroke and how we can prevent these tragic deaths. Click the link below to watch his full interview.

MidDay with Darla: Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition / Hot Car Deaths LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition is raising awareness about hot car deaths after three children have already died in 2026 from vehicular heatstroke, a condition

Check out this episode of the podcast “Impairment Perspectives”, hosted by Dr. Joey Jones, where he is joined by Amy Berning and Jen Harmon for a discussion on lowering the legal BAC limit to 0.05. Their discussion includes impaired driving research, Utah’s 0.05 BAC law, and the real-world impacts to traffic safety. You can listen to the full podcast at the link below!
North Louisiana Crime Lab
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Eic6KEERrg9cQPXytTdvn?si=I9OFFdSkRWa_3O97uqEITg

0.05 BAC: Does Lowering the Legal Limit Save Lives, with Amy Berning and Jen Harmon Impairment Perspectives · Episode

Happy National EMS Week! This week we shine a light on the incredible EMS crews who serve our community. Thank you for your bravery, dedication, and life-saving work, often in the most difficult situations. We are forever grateful for your service!