August 11, 2019 Shreveport, LA – 2 Hospitalized In Wreck On 1700 Portland Ave Shreveport, LA (August 10, 2019) – Officials from the Shreveport Police Department were at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on the morning of Wednesday, August 7th. The wreck took place around 11:30 a.m. at the 1700 block of Portland Avenue. Both drivers were reported to have injuries, according to the officers at the crash site. Both injured drivers were transported to Ochsner’s LSU Health Hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. The identities of the injured parties have been withheld from the public. An investigation is underway into the cause of the wreck at this time. More details will be released as it continues. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. Baton Rouge Area Red Light Accidents There were 890 people killed in 2017 due to collisions involving red-light runners. Studies have shown that red-light cameras are an effective measure to reduce these instances, with a 21% reduction in drivers who run red lights in large cities. Overall, these devices have reduced fatal car accidents at intersections by nearly 14%. Intersection accidents can be unexpected. It only takes a few seconds to be severely injured, and this will likely place you in a tough spot. Victims of red-light accidents should protect their legal rights by contacting a skilled Louisiana car crash attorneys. Fisher Injury Lawyers boasts a stellar track record. We have helped over 1,000 clients regain $125 million dollars after being injured in a car crash. Contact our offices at 225-766-1234 and our expert attorneys will advise you on what to do next after a car accident. Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections. Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyers is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state. Our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene. by Louisiana Accident News Car Accidents, Louisiana News accident injury in Louisiana at 1700 portland, car crash injury in Louisiana on portland avenue, Shreveport LA - 2 Hospitalized In Wreck On 1700 Portland Ave 0 0