Categories: Louisiana News

Pedestrian in Shreveport killed while trying to cross the street

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport Police say a woman is dead after she attempted to cross the street at night.

Police responded to the incident on Friday, July 25, at approximately 9:45 p.m. According to the SPD, Paula Garcia was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Jewella Avenue and Sumner Street. The vehicle that hit Garcia had come to a stop at a red light, but when the light turned green, the driver reportedly struck her as she was running across the street.

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Due to the extent of her injuries, the victim was not taken to the hospital and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police stated that Garcia was wearing a black top and black bottoms, which may have made her harder to see. The driver voluntarily took a test, and no impairment was suspected; however, the investigation remains ongoing.

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