Shatariea Shine, Shreveport: A quiet morning turned tragic on U.S. Highway 80 near W J Beck Road.
A 40-year-old woman, Shatariea Shine from Minden, lost her life early Monday after a single-vehicle crash near Shreveport.
It happened around 8 a.m. on May 25 while she was driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 80.
Investigators say her vehicle suddenly left the roadway for reasons still not fully clear.
The car then struck a tree with heavy force, causing severe damage.
Emergency responders arrived quickly, but she did not survive the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities noted she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, which may have worsened the outcome.
The Louisiana State Police say they are still looking into all possible factors, including road conditions and vehicle performance.
Friends and family are now left grieving a sudden loss that came without warning.
Officials continue to urge drivers to use seatbelts and stay alert on the road as the investigation remains open.
Shatariea Shine was a resident of Minden, and the crash location was near U.S. Highway 80 by W J Beck Road in the Shreveport area.
