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BREAKING: Two killed when Mercedes plunges into bayou after 130 mph chase
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· July 12, 2026
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Key points The chase reached speeds of 130 mph before the vehicle, a black Mercedes, crashed through a guardrail and plunged into Adams Bayou. A high-speed pursuit that started in Louisiana ended in tragedy in Orange, Texas.
A high-speed pursuit that started in Louisiana ended in tragedy in Orange, Texas. The chase reached speeds of 130 mph before the vehicle, a black Mercedes, crashed through a guardrail and plunged into Adams Bayou.
The incident occurred on Saturday night and resulted in the deaths of two people. Police in Orange are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Further details about the incident are available from local authorities, who are likely to release more information as it becomes available. For now, the cause of the pursuit and the events leading up to the crash remain unclear.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News ·
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