Update: 4-wheeler accident on 3rd Street; two people in critical condition

Alexandria, LA (4/10/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a traffic collision that occurred last night involving an off-road vehicle.

On Sunday, April 9th, at approximately 08:09 PM, the Alexandria Police Department began investigating a traffic collision at the 3rd Street and Willow Glen Road intersection.  A vehicle was turning westbound onto Willow Glen Road from 3rd Street when a 4-wheel being ridden by two people traveling at a high rate of speed struck a car as it was turning. 

Both individuals riding the 4-wheeler were seriously injured and thrown from the off-road vehicle.  One was transported by medical personnel to a local hospital, and the other was air-lifted by helicopter to a hospital in Shreveport.  Both are still in critical condition.          

This is currently an ongoing investigation.                

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other traffic-related incidents in the Alexandria area, please get in touch with the Alexandria Police Traffic Division at (318) 441-6408 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of Cenla at (318) 443-7867.  The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/

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