Shreveport, LA – Officer-Involved Injury Accident on Mansfield Rd
Shreveport, LA (July 13, 2021) – A roadway in Shreveport was temporarily shut down following a car accident involving a police officer on Tuesday, July 13th.
Police were notified of the incident at the intersection of Southside Drive and Mansfield Road, in the area of State Highway 3132 via a 911 call at about 5:15 a.m.
According to officers on the scene, the officer was driving southbound on Mansfield Road responding to reports of a stabbing when it was involved in a collision with another vehicle.
Both the officer and the other driver were transported to a hospital in Shreveport hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
No additional details have been released.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Traffic Accidents in Shreveport
An extensive study carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that more than 2,307,000 vehicle collisions happened at intersections all across the United States in 2017. These kinds of collisions compose 40% of all accidents nationwide. This shows that close to half of America’s accidents take place in intersections.
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Our Louisiana personal injury attorneys fully support our clients and work hard to make sure they receive maximum compensation for their damages. If you were injured in a vehicle collision, don’t wait to get in touch with our car accident attorneys in Louisiana by calling our offices at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, and schedule a free case evaluation to learn about the legal options you have available.
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