Shreveport, October 7, 2025
News Summary
Shreveport and Caddo Parish faced two significant car accidents this past week, resulting in one fatality and multiple serious injuries. Emergency services responded to a major wreck on E Kings Highway, where a vehicle flipped. In a separate incident, a 55-year-old woman died in a one-vehicle crash after reportedly experiencing a medical episode. There is growing concern regarding road safety in the area, emphasizing the need for seatbelt usage and attentive driving.
Shreveport and Caddo Parish experienced two major car accidents this past week, leading to one fatality and several serious injuries. Emergency crews were called into action during a late-night wreck in Shreveport while a separate incident in Caddo Parish occurred earlier in the week.
The first incident took place in Shreveport on the night of October 3. Around 8:15 p.m., emergency services responded to a major wreck on E Kings Highway, specifically located between Elm Street and Beverly Place. A reporter on the scene reported observing a flipped car at the site of the accident, with first responders actively working to rescue an individual trapped inside. Although the wreck involved two cars, further information about the extent of injuries from this incident is still pending.
In a separate incident, the Caddo Parish Coroner confirmed the identification of Christy Harris, a 55-year-old woman who died in a one-vehicle crash that occurred on Monday. This fatal accident transpired at the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue and Margaret Place in central Shreveport. According to police, the vehicle driven by Harris struck a tree after reportedly experiencing a medical episode, causing the car to flip over. The vehicle was traveling south when it left its lane and hit several road signs before finally colliding with the tree. At the time of the crash, Harris was not wearing a seatbelt, while a female passenger in the vehicle was restrained. That passenger was subsequently taken to LSU Ochsner Health and is reported to be in serious but stable condition. Harris was pronounced dead at the hospital at 6:14 p.m. following the wreck.
The second serious wreck occurred earlier that week in Caddo Parish on July 24. This accident happened around 10:15 a.m. on Highway 169, north of I-20. A head-on collision took place between a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler, resulting in serious injuries for the driver of the pickup truck, who was transported to the hospital for treatment. Furthermore, due to the wreck, Highway 169 North was closed from north of I-20 to just south of S Lakeshore Drive.
These recent accidents underscore ongoing concerns about road safety in the Shreveport and Caddo Parish areas, particularly the importance of wearing seat belts and driving attentively.
FAQs
When did the major wreck in Shreveport occur?
The major wreck in Shreveport occurred on October 3 at around 8:15 p.m.
What was the outcome of the crash involving Christy Harris?
Christy Harris, a 55-year-old woman, was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Monday, and she was pronounced dead at the hospital at 6:14 p.m..
Where did the second serious wreck in Caddo Parish happen?
The second serious wreck occurred on Highway 169, north of I-20, on July 24 around 10:15 a.m.
What caused the crash involving Harris’s vehicle?
The crash involving Harris’s vehicle was caused by what police reported as a medical episode.
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Additional Resources
- KSLA News – Major Wreck on E Kings Highway
- Wikipedia
- Shreveport Bossier Advocate – Shreveport Woman in Crash
- Google Search: Shreveport Traffic Accidents
- KSLA News – Person Seriously Injured in Head-On Wreck
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Safety
- KSLA News – Woman Killed in Wreck
- Google News: Shreveport Car Accidents
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