Gemico Ruffin Obituary, Death – A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, claiming the life of a young man. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office has officially identified the victim as 28-year-old Gemico Ruffin.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the fatal crash took place around 4:30 p.m. Officers from the department’s Traffic Homicide Division were called to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Investigators stated that Ruffin had been driving when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle left the roadway and crashed.
Sadly, when emergency personnel arrived at the scene, Ruffin was found to have died from his injuries. He was pronounced dead on site.
Due to the severity of the accident and the location of the wreck, authorities were forced to restrict traffic along the affected area of I-110 while emergency responders and investigators worked at the scene. A tow truck was called in to remove the damaged vehicle, a process that took several hours.
The crash scene remained active for some time as law enforcement officials worked to investigate the circumstances leading up to the wreck. Baton Rouge Police have not yet released specific details about what may have caused Ruffin’s vehicle to veer off the road, and no other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
Motorists traveling along Interstate 110 experienced significant traffic delays in the area while authorities responded to the accident and cleared the roadway. The section of the interstate where the crash occurred remained partially blocked until roughly 6:45 p.m., when the tow truck successfully removed Ruffin’s vehicle. Once the scene was cleared and considered safe, police reopened the road to the public.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is continuing its investigation into the deadly crash. As of now, there is no indication of whether factors such as speed, impairment, or road conditions contributed to the wreck.
The unexpected loss of Gemico Ruffin has left family, friends, and the local community mourning his passing. Further information about funeral arrangements or statements from his loved ones was not available at the time of this report.
Authorities are urging drivers to always exercise caution while on the road, especially during high-traffic times or in areas where conditions might lead to accidents. Incidents like this serve as a somber reminder of how quickly life can be lost in a traffic collision.
The Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office are expected to release additional information as their investigation progresses.
Motorists are encouraged to stay updated on local traffic reports and road conditions to avoid accidents and stay safe.