Four people are dead, including a 2-year-old, following crash on Progress Road in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Don Coppola says last night around 9:30, a driver and two passengers were in an Oldsmobile traveling at a high rate of speed when control of the vehicle was lost.
“The vehicle ended up leaving the roadway, striking a tree, and then also a residence,” said Coppola.
56-year-old Patrick Dunn, an occupant of the home, and front passenger 22-year-old Destiny Nelson both died at the scene. The driver, 28-year-old Jamarcus Brown and 2-year-old passenger Jamarcus Brown Jr. died after being transported to the hospital.
Coppola says he’s not sure why the three were out on the roads during the Governor’s shelter-in-place order.
“We just want the community to abide by the messaging that is being put out by the Mayor, by the Governor, by the Chief, so we can all get through this,” said Coppola.
The investigators continue to search for answers. Coppola says the massive loss of life compounds the already tragic situation.
“Anytime a life is lost, it’s devastating but in this particular incident, you had four,” said Coppola.
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