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Louisiana Woman Wanted for Allegedly Causing Serious Injuries to Others and Cruelty to a Juvenile in Wrong-Way Crash on I-49

Caddo Parish, Louisiana – A Louisiana woman is wanted for allegedly causing serious injuries to others and cruelty to a juvenile in a wrong-way crash on I-49.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shreveport, Louisiana woman who allegedly caused significant injuries to three individuals in a major crash on Interstate 49, according to Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.

Gorgette Riley, 25, of Shreveport, Louisiana reportedly caused a severe crash involving four vehicles on November 6, 2022, when she drove a red Buick Verano the wrong way on I-49 near Southern Loop at a high rate of speed with an unrestrained three-year-old toddler on board. Riley, the child, and the drivers of two other vehicles were all taken to a nearby hospital, where it was found that they all had serious injuries.  The fourth vehicle’s occupants were treated and released at the scene.

After a lengthy investigation, Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy Diana Evans and Corporal Jack Anderson acquired an arrest warrant on February 16, 2023, charging Riley with one count of second-degree cruelty to juveniles and two charges of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring, with a total bond of $350,000.

Riley, who lives in the 6000 block of West 70th Street, has yet to be found.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to call (318) 675-2170 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.

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