A deadly afternoon collision in Shreveport, Louisiana, left one man dead and three other people seriously injured, including a child. Dennis Lastrapes, 37, of Minden, died after the Saturday afternoon crash at Hollywood Avenue and Bethune Drive.
The collision happened at approximately 2:10 p.m. on October 31, 2026. Caddo Parish 911 received a major accident call, prompting emergency crews to respond to the intersection.
At least two vehicles were involved in the crash. The incident required a substantial police response, with more than 10 Shreveport Police Department units sent to the scene, according to Caddo Parish 911.
Lastrapes suffered fatal injuries and was transported to Ochsner LSU Health. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office later confirmed that he had died at the hospital.
Three additional people were taken to hospitals with serious or potentially life-threatening injuries. One of those hurt was a child. Authorities have not released their names or provided further details about their medical conditions.
Despite the number of emergency personnel who responded, several important questions about the collision remain unanswered. Officials have not explained how the vehicles came together or what happened in the moments leading up to the impact.
The Shreveport Police Department has taken over the investigation. So far, investigators have not announced an official cause or indicated whether anyone involved will face citations or arrest.
The crash occurred at Hollywood Avenue and Bethune Drive in Shreveport, within Caddo Parish in northwest Louisiana. Shreveport is the largest city in the parish and forms part of the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area.
For now, the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities yet to release a detailed account of what led to the fatal collision. The three injured victims, including the child, were taken to hospitals for treatment, while the death of Lastrapes remains the confirmed fatality in the crash.
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