SHREVEPORT, LA (THECOUNT) — Tremaine Jones has been identified as the man who died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the Caddo Parish Coroner. He was 33.
Authorities said the crash occurred just before 2:30 a.m. when Jones was driving a blue Chevrolet Blazer westbound on I-20. For reasons that remain under investigation, the vehicle exited the highway onto Linwood Avenue and Pierre Avenue, struck an overpass column, and flipped. Emergency responders pronounced Jones dead at the scene.
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Shreveport Police Department confirmed that Jones was returning home from a local casino at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved.
The incident marks the fourth fatal traffic collision within Shreveport, Louisiana, so far in 2026. Police continue to investigate potential contributing factors, including speed, road conditions, and driver impairment. At this time, no further details regarding the crash have been released.
The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office responded to confirm the victim’s identity and follow standard procedures for processing fatal traffic accident scenes. Shreveport Fire Department personnel were first on scene and confirmed that Jones suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision.
Interstate 20 traffic was temporarily impacted while emergency crews and law enforcement conducted the investigation and cleared the wreckage. Authorities reminded motorists in Shreveport, Louisiana, to exercise caution when traveling overnight, particularly near complex roadway interchanges and overpasses.
No statements have been released by Jones’ family or friends. The Shreveport Police Department and local officials continue to monitor the investigation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Shreveport, Louisiana, has already seen multiple serious traffic incidents in 2026, raising concerns about roadway safety. Officials emphasize that drivers should remain vigilant, obey posted speed limits, and avoid distractions while traveling, especially during early morning hours.
The Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office are actively investigating the crash to determine the exact cause and any contributing factors.
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