RAFFIC INCIDENT INVOLVING SCHOOL BUS
On April 13, 2026, the Opelousas Police Department responded to a traffic crash involving a school bus and a City of Opelousas vehicle at the intersection of I-49 South Service Road and Laurent Street.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a City vehicle (Ford truck) traveling eastbound on Laurent Street failed to yield while attempting to enter the Service Road to travel northbound. As the vehicle entered the roadway, it struck the passenger side of a school bus that was traveling southbound on the I-49 South Service Road.
At the time of the crash, there were five (5) students on the school bus. No injuries were reported at the scene. However, one student was later transported to a local hospital as a precaution after being shaken up by the incident.
The Opelousas Police Department is continuing to investigate this matter.
Chief Graig LeBlanc and the Opelousas Police Department are thankful that no serious injuries were reported and remind all motorists to use caution and remain alert when approaching intersections, especially when school buses are present.
Joe Anderson/PIO
Opelousas Police Department
