Shreveport Police Department patrol units responded to the 1900 block of North Market on March 20 at approximately 6:38am in reference to a major crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious and unresponsive Black male pedestrian lying in the roadway. Also on the scene was a Chevrolet Traverse. Preliminary information indicates the driver of the Traverse was traveling southbound on North Market in the outside lane when she struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the highway from the west side to the east side.

The Shreveport Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to Ochsner LSU Health with life-threatening injuries. Hospital staff has since listed him in critical condition.

The SPD’s Crash Investigation Unit responded and is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. At this time, no citations have been issued. 

Anyone with information about this crash is urged to contact the SPD at 318-673-7300.