A Shreveport Police officer was killed and another is fighting for life after a devastating crash that occurred Friday afternoon.
Officer Matthew Rhoden, 37, was killed when his blue sports car struck the front of a van that suddenly turned into his path, officials said.
The accident occurred on West 70th at Broadacres shortly after 2 p.m. The injured officer was a passenger in the sports car.
After the initial collision, the officers’ car left the roadway, crashed into a vacant house, and rolled over.
“This devastating news is a profound loss for our community,” City Councilwoman Ursula Bowman said.
“I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of our brave officer, who selflessly served and protected our city,”
“Their courage and commitment to duty will never be forgotten.”
