Victim Named in Fatal Crash on Hwy 3132
Shreveport, La Fatal Incident
In a tragic occurrence on Thursday, May 9, Russell Hewitt, a 49-year-old male resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, lost his life in a fatal car crash on Highway 3132. According to the authorities, the incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. near Line Avenue.
The Crash Details
Hewitt was driving westbound on the Highway when his vehicle hydroplaned. The wreck was so severe that he was pronounced dead at the scene. The precise circumstances of the motor vehicle crash are yet to be disclosed. The wreck was so severe that Hewitt could not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene by the responding officers. Furthermore, details about whether there was any other vehicle involved in the crash or not are still under investigation.
Investigation Ongoing
The case is still under investigation by the local authorities. The accident investigators are working on gathering all the possible evidence from the crash site that might lead to the exact cause of the accident. Any potential witnesses who were on Highway 3132 near Line Avenue at the time of the crash are encouraged to cooperate and provide vital testimonies.
Calls for Safety
This fatal crash serves as a grim reminder for everyone to exercise extra caution while behind the wheel especially during unfavorable weather conditions. It is very common for the roads to get slippery during such conditions increasing the risk of vehicles hydroplaning.
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