Louisiana Motor Sergeant Dies from Injuries Suffered in June “Intentional” Crash

A motor officer, Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.

August 11, 2025

Sgt. Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge Police Department died Sunday from injuries he suffered in June.Sgt. Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge Police Department died Sunday from injuries he suffered in June. Baton Rouge PD/Facebook

Sgt. Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Police Department died Sunday (August 10, 2025)  from injuries he suffered in a June 16 on-duty crash.

A motor officer, Sgt. Eisworth was on his way to participate in a funeral escort when he was struck by another vehicle.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said on Facebook that Eisworth was “intentionally attacked.”

The suspect is in custody and now will likely face a first degree murder charge.

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