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The name of the person killed in the fatal crash Wednesday afternoon in Shreveport has been released. According to the Caddo Parish Coroner's office, Jarviz Raytez Thompson, 21, died at the scene of the accident that happened shortly after 3 p.m. in the 3500 block of Milam Street.
Shreveport police spokesman Marcus Hines said it appears a black Nissan Sentra was speeding, when it crashed head-on into a silver Chevrolet pickup. Hines said Thompson was driving the Nissan.
"You know it's a horrible way to start the new year for this victim and their family whoever they may be," said Hines.
Two people in the pickup were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.