Malachi Antoine, 22, Remembered After Tuesday Morning Perkins Road Collision In Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Malachi Antoine, 22, died after a two-vehicle collision on Tuesday morning, September 15, 2026, along Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Baton Rouge Police Department said the collision happened at approximately 7:25 a.m. near Bles Avenue, between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Essen Lane.
Investigators reported that a Chevrolet Impala traveled eastbound on Perkins Road at an apparent high rate of speed before leaving the roadway, striking a curb, overturning, and colliding with a Dodge Ram.
Emergency responders transported Antoine to a local hospital, where medical teams worked to provide care before Antoine later died from the injuries sustained.
A second individual sustained critical injuries and also received medical care, though authorities have not released that person’s identity or condition.
The Baton Rouge Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Family, friends, and the Baton Rouge community now remember Malachi Antoine’s life, relationships, and lasting presence among those who knew and loved Antoine.
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