Fatal crash on i-49 North, Shreveport police investigating

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — At approximately 8:46 p.m. on Friday, the Shreveport police responded to a major traffic accident on Interstate 49 North at King Highway. 'This marks the second fatal crash in Shreveport within 48 hours,' said the Shreveport police. Upon arrival, officers found the Shreveport Fire Department was already on the scene providing emergency medical assistance to the driver. SPD says the driver was taken to the local hospital with life-threatening injuries, unfortunately, they later succumbed to those injuries. Officers stated that due to the severity of the incident, the crash unit conducted a full investigation. They reported that preliminary findings indicated the Chevrolet Traverse had stalled in the middle lane of I-49 north. Shreveport Police Department said, 'The driver had exited the vehicle to inspect the problem. A northbound Dodge truck approached the stalled SUV and, upon seeing it at the last moment, attempted to swerve left and apply the brakes. Despite the driver’s efforts, the Dodge struck both the disabled vehicle and its driver, resulting in major damage to the Chevrolet and fatal injuries to the driver.' The driver of the Dodge truck voluntarily submitted to testing. No citations have been issued at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.