On the evening of November 3, 2025, Louisiana State Police Troop B responded to two separate fatal crashes in Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes. Two people died in these incidents, which are under investigation.
The first crash happened shortly before 7:00 p.m. on LA 48 (Jefferson Highway) near Labarre Road in Jefferson Parish. Phillip Harris, 79, of Harahan, was hit by a 2007 Toyota Tundra while crossing the street in a crosswalk. He was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries. The driver had a green light. Police are waiting for toxicology results to determine if impairment was involved.
The second crash occurred just after 6:30 p.m. on LA 625 (Florissant Highway) in St. Bernard Parish. Arturo Castro-Hernandez, 46, from Mexico, lost control of his 2003 Honda Accord, left the road, and hit a culvert. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the car. He died at the scene. Police are also waiting for toxicology results in this case…