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Shreveport motorcyclist slides more than 500 ft. before crashing

Shreveport motorcyclist slides more than 500 ft. before crashing

A speeding motorcyclist crashes hard in South Shreveport early Friday morning.

According to Shreveport Police the biker was traveling 100 miles per hour on East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop near the Highway 3132 exit when he lost control of his bike. The motorcycle then reportedly slid approximately 525 feet before crashing.

Fortunately for the biker, police say he was wearing protective gear, but still suffered serious road rash and broken bones.

Shreveport truck driver killed in south Texas crash

Shreveport truck driver killed in south Texas crash

VICTORIA, TX (KSLA) – A Shreveport man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his 18-wheeler rolled over in a curve.

The Victoria Advocate says 72-year-old Walter Graham died at the scene when the cab of his truck was crushed in the accident.

Open Cruise Nite in Shreveport

Open Cruise Nite in Shreveport

Hot Rodders and car buffs enjoyed Open Cruise Nite this past Saturday at Collier's Custom Classics and Hot Rods on Youree Drive.

Crime Stoppers needs help finding suspects in vandalism cases

Crime  Stoppers needs help finding suspects in vandalism cases

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Shreveport/Caddo Parish Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information on whoever is responsible for numerous cases of vandalism.

Since Sunday, July 10, police have gotten nine reports of glass being broken in the 8800 and 8900 blocks of Kingston Road. Officers think the windows were shot out at various times of the day using either a BB or pellet gun.

Shreveport/Bossier Open Cruise Night changing locations

Shreveport/Bossier Open Cruise Night changing locations

The Red River Street Rod Association is moving its Open Cruise Night from its Bossier City location to Collier's Custom Classics and Hot Rods, located at 2915 Youree Drive in Shreveport (old Powell Buick dealership). The time remains 6-9 p.m. on every third Saturday from April through October. There will be lights and a concession trailer. The event is open to the public. Go to http://redriverstreetrod.com for more information.

Shreveport Police conducting safety checkpoint

Shreveport Police conducting safety checkpoint

Shreveport Police, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police will hold a safety checkpoint somewhere in the southern part of the city on the evening of June 30. Shreveport Police say its part of their ongoing efforts to bring down the number of deaths and injuries on the city streets. Authorities will be looking for impared drivers and any other safety violations.

Minor accident in south Shreveport sends one person to the hospital

Minor accident in south Shreveport sends one person to the hospital

A Shreveport driver suffered minor injuries after a three vehicle accident in south Shreveport.

Police say the driver of an 18 wheeler in the 9300 block of Mansfield Road had slowed down to turn into Southern Maid Donuts. The driver of a Toyota Corolla behind the truck attempted to swerve into the other lane to go around the truck, but was hit from behind by another vehicle.