Speeding Truck Crash in Addis Sends Four to Hospital

Reckless driving leads to collision with vehicle exiting local restaurant parking lot.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:40pm

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Four people were hospitalized after a Toyota Tacoma traveling at least 70 mph crashed into a black GMC Acadia that had just exited a restaurant parking lot in Addis, Louisiana. The high-speed impact caused both vehicles to spin, with the Acadia then colliding with a nearby business sign.

Why it matters

Speeding and reckless driving continue to be major public safety concerns in the Baton Rouge metro area, leading to serious crashes that put innocent lives at risk. This incident highlights the need for increased traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns to address dangerous driving behaviors.

The details

According to the Addis Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:12 p.m. on March 30 on the service road in front of Benedetto's restaurant on LA-1. An officer had spotted the Toyota Tacoma traveling at least 70 mph and running stop signs, but was unable to catch up before the collision occurred. The Tacoma struck the Acadia on the front driver's side, causing both vehicles to spin, with the Acadia then hitting the Benedetto's sign. Three people were inside the Tacoma and one person was in the Acadia, with all four individuals transported to the hospital. The Tacoma driver will face charges including reckless operation, traffic violations, and negligent injury, with the possibility of additional charges pending the investigation.

  • The crash occurred around 6:12 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • An officer had spotted the speeding Toyota Tacoma shortly before the collision.

The players

Toyota Tacoma

The vehicle driven by the suspect, who was traveling at an extremely high rate of speed and running stop signs prior to the crash.

Black GMC Acadia

The vehicle driven by a woman who had just exited the Benedetto's restaurant parking lot when the collision occurred.

Addis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident and preparing to file charges against the Tacoma driver.

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What they’re saying

“Speeding and reckless driving continue to be major public safety concerns in the Baton Rouge metro area, leading to serious crashes that put innocent lives at risk.”

— Addis Police Department

What’s next

The Addis Police Department's investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed against the Tacoma driver pending the results.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced traffic enforcement and public awareness campaigns to address the dangerous driving behaviors that too often lead to devastating crashes in the Baton Rouge region.