GREENWOOD, La. — Louisiana police are investigating after they say a truck driver was shot and killed during a road rage incident on April 23 along Interstate 20 in Greenwood, Louisiana.
According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, the trucker was shot in the head just off the westbound entrance ramp of Exit 3 and Louisiana Highway 169.
Witnesses reported seeing two men arguing outside their vehicles, with the 18-wheeler driver running away before being shot.
The suspect was last seen heading west towards Texas in a dark color SUV, investigators said.
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We truck drivers mustn t engage in road rage incidents,WE WILL ALWAY LOSE,either with the authorities or the car driver(if it s car).
But lately I see more road raging involving two big trucks…WHY????
Be patient with one another,be kind to one another,Swift,JBH,Prime see them as obstacles on the road,they can t help it, they are slow,don t be mad at them,be kind.
I am the driver with the load of air-conditioners behind the refer trailer that called 911, watching that take place was the worst thing I ever witnessed.
I’m driver myself and I hate that for him and for the others who had to witness that kind of crap I mean it’s sad when you can’t even be safe when you’re working
one of the problems is they always talking about slowing trks down but never talk about slowing cars down, some people driving car are just reckless with no regards for anyone on the road, but most trk have cameras just call police report it then call safety to send video to police, defend yourself only as a last resort, stay safe drivers God bless to the family of that trk driver
So sad to see that my fellow driver life has been taken over road rage..a situation that could of been voided all together..I’m a driver..It’s easy to have complications on the road..especially with car drivers..no disrespect..some car drivers provoke road rage..it’s like they get in the way of truck drivers for no apparent reason..I see it every day..I do all to stay clear of those type of people who are either looking for a check or looking to start trouble with truck drivers..My prayers are with the deceased drivers family..
You can’t run away from a gun Fight. You can run away from a knife fight. Every jackass with no impulse control has a gun. Stay in your vehicle drive away from road ragers. If they block your truck back up or push their car out of the way. Carry a Ballistic blanket or shield that you can put the door or window. Most gun owners are cowards and will only shoot once or twice before running away. Put signs on the truck saying that you have video cameras running at all times.
it’s only going to get worse.. we all these open carry laws being approved, but illegal for a commercial vehicle to carry.. Truckers get treated like the skumm of the earth
In my 43 years out here in this industry,I have seen alot of bad things happened to other motorists along with my brothers and sisters of the highway.people need to stop blaming the wrong people for the things that happen out here,our govt implements rules that only target trucks!It’s wrong we are people also we drivers simply do what has to be done that others can not do…
I believe we should be able to carry . if nothing more than a secured rifle or shotgun
So sad,
unfortunately it’s the World 🌎 we’re now, living in? Too much Hate, and not enough Love,
I Pray in the Mighty name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Love and Peace,
God Bless Us all,