LDH confirms three storm-related deaths in St. Martin and West Baton Rouge parishes

Published: 05-14-2024 | Category: General


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Baton Rouge, La. (May 14, 2024) — The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed three storm-related deaths resulting from severe weather on May 13. 

The St. Martin Parish coroner reports that a female died in Cecilia after a camper rolled over because of high winds.

The West Baton Rouge Parish coroner reports that a 31-year-old female died in Port Allen when a tree fell on the trailer in which she resided. The female was nine months pregnant at the time of her death; the fetus did not survive and is being counted as the third storm-related death.

These are the only storm-related, accidental deaths LDH has confirmed as a result of the May 13 storms to date.

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