DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (BRPROUD) – A person from Baton Rouge was killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles early on Sunday, Oct. 22. Micah Williams, 24, of Baton Rouge, died in a crash that happened around 4 a.m. on I-12 East. LSP said the deadly crash took place “west of Range Avenue.”

Prestin Pleasant, 25, of Baton Rouge, was driving a 2018 Toyota Avalon and Williams was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. The Toyota came to a stop “in the left lane of the roadway for a period of time,” according to the Louisiana State Police. A 2008 Nissan Versa then tried to steer clear of the Toyota but ended up hitting a guardrail. The Nissan ended up back in the road and “several other collisions occurred,” according to the Louisiana State Police.

LSP said, “A 2007 Ford Edge also traveling eastbound in the left lane struck the rear end of the Toyota.”

Pleasant was hurt in the crash and taken to a local hospital. He was not the only driver involved in this crash who was taken to a hospital. LSP said, “All other drivers involved in the crash were transported to local hospitals and treated for minor injuries.”

The ensuing investigation led to Pleasant being arrested on these charges:

  • DWI (1st offense)
  • vehicular homicide
  • vehicular negligent injuring (2 counts)
  • aggravated obstruction of a highway
  • driving under suspension

The Baton Rouge man remains in the Livingston Parish Detention Center.

LSP said, “seat belt use is unknown at this time.” The investigation into this deadly crash remains ongoing.