Shreveport, La. – On Friday afternoon, a vehicle traveling near the intersection of Youree Drive and Stoner Avenue left the roadway and collided with a SporTran bus stop and a nearby traffic control pole. The crash, reported shortly before 2 p.m., resulted in three individuals being taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Details of the incident
According to the Shreveport Fire Department, the driver’s reason for veering off the road remains unknown. Firefighters who responded to the scene said the vehicle struck the bus shelter first before hitting the pole that helps regulate traffic flow in the area.
Preliminary information indicates that one person was inside the vehicle at the time of the impact, while another was waiting at the bus stop. The whereabouts of the third individual involved were not immediately clear, though all three were later confirmed to have been transported to local medical facilities by Shreveport Fire Department and Ballentine Ambulance crews.
Response and investigation
Emergency crews remained on site through the evening, conducting a thorough investigation and working to clear the bus stop and surrounding roadway. By 6 p.m., the area was still cordoned off as investigators gathered evidence and documented the scene.
At this time, the health conditions of the three injured parties have not been released. The fire department and local law‑enforcement agencies continue to assess the cause of the crash and will release further details as they become available.
Impact on transit riders
SporTran, the public‑transit agency serving the Shreveport‑Bossier area, has not yet announced any changes to service schedules or routes affected by the incident. Riders are advised to check the agency’s website or contact customer service for the latest updates on bus stop availability near Youree Drive and Stoner Avenue.
Community members are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling near busy intersections and to report any unsafe road conditions to local authorities promptly.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
