Hwy 169 in Caddo Parish Is Closed After Crash

A major crash in west Shreveport has forced Caddo Parish Deputies to close down highway 169. The road is completely closed from South Lakeshore Dr. to I-20 following a crash that sends one man to the hospital.

Sheriff Steve Prator says the wreck happened just before 9:30 Sunday night. Deputies were called to the area to respond to the major accident. Deputies said a white Hyundai headed south on LA-169 crossed the center line into the southbound lane and hit a dually truck with two people inside. The driver of of the Hyundai was taken to the hospital by Caddo Fire District 3. The driver and passenger of the truck were not hurt in the accident.

LA-169 will be closed until the debris from the crash is cleaned up. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until further notice.