Three-Vehicle Crash Snarls Youree Drive Intersection
A three-vehicle collision at Youree Drive and East Washington Street in Shreveport blocked the roadway and sent one person to the hospital.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Accidents
Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at Youree Drive and East Washington Street in Shreveport on the evening of November 12, 2026, blocking the roadway and forcing motorists to seek alternate routes. Emergency responders transported one person to a nearby hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Why it matters
The crash is the second major collision at this intersection this week, following a separate multi-vehicle crash there on Tuesday. Repeated incidents at the same location draw attention to traffic conditions at one of Shreveport's busy crossings.
Three vehicles were involved and one person was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The same intersection saw another multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday, and the cause of this wreck has not yet been released.
The details
Investigators remained on the scene to document events and clear wreckage from the intersection of Youree Drive and East Washington Street. Officials did not immediately release the names of the drivers involved or the specific cause of the collision.
Timeline
Tuesday: A separate multi-vehicle crash occurred at the same intersection.
November 12, 2026, evening: Three-vehicle crash at Youree Drive and East Washington Street.
Seasonal Patterns
This crash is the second major collision at the Youree Drive and East Washington Street intersection this week, following a multi-vehicle crash there on Tuesday. Two incidents at one location in the same week stand out against the intersection's otherwise routine incident history reported in Shreveport police records.
Drivers in Shreveport should expect delays and consider alternate routes around Youree Drive and East Washington Street while the wreckage is cleared. Motorists approaching the intersection should slow down and watch for emergency personnel still working at the scene.
The takeaway
Two collisions at the same Shreveport intersection in one week are a reminder to approach busy crossings with extra caution. Allowing extra travel time and staying alert near active emergency scenes can help prevent secondary crashes.
Further reading
For more on local traffic incidents, see Accidents coverage for Shreveport.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KLAX 31 Alexandria.
