Louisiana State Representative Kyle Green Jr. was arrested for DWI after crashing his car with three children as passengers, resulting in multiple charges including child endangerment.

At a Glance

• Democratic Rep. Kyle Green Jr. crashed his Honda Accord into a concrete barrier with three children in the vehicle
• The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on May 21, 2025, on the West Bank Expressway
• Green refused a breathalyzer test, prompting officers to obtain a search warrant for blood samples
• He faces charges of first-offense DWI, three counts of child endangerment, careless operation, and improper lane use
• Green has announced a leave of absence to focus on mental health and rehabilitation

Crash Details and Arrest

Louisiana State Police reported that Representative Kyle Green Jr., a Democrat from Marrero representing District 83, crashed his 2023 Honda Accord early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on May 21, 2025, when Green’s vehicle struck a concrete barrier on westbound US 90B near Ames Boulevard in Jefferson Parish. Three children were passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash, though authorities confirmed no injuries were reported from the single-vehicle accident.

Responding state troopers observed clear signs of impairment when interacting with Green. According to the Louisiana State Police, officers “noticed signs of impairment and conducted a series of standardized field sobriety tests” at the scene. When asked to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content, Green refused. This refusal led officers to obtain a search warrant for blood samples, which were collected as evidence.

A Louisiana lawmaker faces charges for driving while intoxicated and child endangerment after police said he was involved in a single-car wreck early Wednesday morning with his three children, @GregLaRose reports. #lalege #lagov https://t.co/oZ3HAIwSVR

— Piper Hutchinson (@ByPiperHutch) May 21, 2025

Charges and Consequences

The second-term lawmaker now faces multiple charges following the incident. Green has been charged with first-offense DWI (a misdemeanor), three counts of DWI with child endangerment, careless operation, improper lane use, and a traffic attachment from Jefferson Parish. The presence of children in the vehicle significantly escalated the severity of the charges, with each child endangerment count carrying potential additional penalties beyond the standard DWI charge.

Following his arrest, authorities reported that the three children who were in Green’s vehicle at the time of the crash were released to a family member. The representative has since announced a leave of absence from his legislative duties to address personal issues stemming from the incident. Green has not responded to additional requests for comment from various news outlets seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Legislative Status and Background

The timing of the incident is particularly notable as it occurred during Louisiana’s 2025 Legislative Session. Under Louisiana law, legislators are typically “privileged” from arrest during legislative sessions under specific circumstances. However, these protections have exceptions, and charges related to DWI and child endangerment appear to fall outside the scope of such immunity. The arrest could potentially impact Green’s ability to fulfill his legislative responsibilities during the remainder of the session.

Green was first elected to represent District 83 in 2019 and is currently serving his second term. His educational background includes degrees from Southern University and the Southern University Law Center. He is also an alumnus of Archbishop Shaw High School. Prior to this incident, Green served on several legislative committees and had established himself as a Democratic voice in the Louisiana House of Representatives. The legal proceedings that follow will determine both the personal and professional consequences of this incident.