Two killed, four taken to hospital after Baton Rouge crash

Two people were killed and four others were taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on North Foster Drive in Baton Rouge. The crash happened at about 2:50 p.m. Oct. 19 in the 600 block of the street.

Police said a southbound 2016 Chevrolet Malibu lost control, crossed into the northbound lane and struck a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. Officials said the four hospitalized occupants were expected to survive. The reported outcome accounts for six people: two deaths and four hospital transports; the survival expectation applies to the four transported occupants.

Baton Rouge police listed the fatal crash as under investigation Oct. 20, with traffic-homicide detectives continuing their work. Police described the collision sequence, but it was not a final determination of cause.