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Two major roadways in Louisiana have earned a dubious distinction for being among the deadliest in the nation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,142 people were killed in crashes caused by distracted driving in 2020.

The remains of a man, a woman and a child were found in a car submerged in a New Orleans East canal on Saturday evening, according to a spokesperson with the New Orleans Police Department.

All three deaths are from trees falling.

Bossier City Police Police say the twins died after being found unresponsive in a pickup outside their home.

Pemex said eight firefighting boats were trying to extinguish the flames.

The officer has got to be thinking, 'what the heck am I doing this job for?'

4 of the deadliest days of the year to drive fall in August.

Sometimes even seat belts can't prevent a fatality.

Holiday death toll alarmingly high.

Fatalities are on the decline. Still, 68 motorcyclists died in crashes on Louisiana highways in 2011.

Space heaters, extension cords, Christmas trees and decorations all contribute to holiday fatalities. Alton Trahan, Public Information Officer with the Lafayette Fire Department visited "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" to discuss fire prevention during winter months.

Law enforcement agencies are gearing for the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce traffic fatalities.

Crashes involving unbuckled drivers and passengers were the leading cause of  highway fatalities in Louisiana last year.

State police reported at least 10 fatal crashes across Louisiana over the Easter weekend.

Highway  safety  officials  are  concerned  distracted  driving   is becoming  a  bigger  problem.

The number of people losing their lives in fatal traffic crashes is decreasing.  All these positive numbers are in light of the fact that the amount of time spent driving is actually on the rise.  What are the numbers showing?