Car Strikes Baton Rouge Duplex, Injuring 3 and Displacing 10

St. George Fire Department responds to weekend incident on Keel Avenue

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:48am

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Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a car crashed into the back of a duplex in Baton Rouge's Gardere neighborhood on Sunday evening. The impact of the crash displaced 10 occupants from the building, which required structural stabilization by St. George Fire crews before the vehicle could be removed.

Why it matters

Car crashes into residential buildings are an unfortunately common occurrence, often resulting in injuries, property damage, and displacement of residents. This incident highlights the need for improved traffic safety measures and emergency response protocols to protect communities from such accidents.

The details

According to St. George Fire officials, the car crashed into the back of the Keel Avenue duplex on Sunday evening. The impact sent three people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Crews had to utilize structural collapse protocols to stabilize the building before safely removing the vehicle.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday evening.

The players

St. George Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to the incident and carried out the structural stabilization and vehicle removal.

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What’s next

The displaced residents will need to find temporary housing while the duplex is assessed for repairs.

The takeaway

This accident underscores the importance of traffic safety and emergency preparedness in residential neighborhoods, to protect both people and property from the risks of vehicle collisions.