Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 16, killed and Tyquel Zanders, 24, and officer David Cauthron arrested following collision involving police chase of stolen vehicle on La. 1 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Modified Date: 
Sun, 01/08/2023 - 7:44am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, December 31, 2022

Two teens killed when Addis Police unit crashes during multi-parish police chase

During the pursuit, as authorities were chasing Zanders through Brusly, an Addis Police unit crashed into a vehicle, killing two teenagers who were not involved in the theft, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. 

Teens killed by Addis police unit during multi-parish chase identified

Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 16, were cheerleaders at Brusly High School, according to a Facebook post by the cheerleading team

Addis police officer to be charged in teens' deaths in crash during chase, DA says

Addis officer David Cauthron was arrested and booked Sunday evening, WBRZ reported. He is charged with two counts of negligent homicide and one count of negligent injuring, Clayton said.  

Louisiana teens’ deaths put spotlight on police chases

Authorities say Cauthron, an officer in the town of Addis, joined a chase in rural West Baton Rouge Parish that started when police in Baton Rouge pursued a man suspected of stealing his father's car.

Teen injured in police crash 'fighting for his life,' sheriff says; here's how to give blood

A week after two Brusly High School teens were killed when an Addis police officer slammed into their car during a multi-parish police chase, the West Baton Rouge Sheriff is urging people to donate blood to help a third crash victim still fighting for his life.  

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Maggie Dunn
Caroline Gill
Tyquel Zanders
David Cauthron
Liam Dunn
Roadway: 
La. 1