Shreveport Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-And-Run on Mansfield Road

Shreveport Police Department has arrested a man following a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Mansfield Road.

Yesterday evening, Shreveport Police officers responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Mansfield Road.

Findings indicated that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Mansfield Road from an apartment complex when he was hit by a vehicle traveling northbound. The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office responded and took custody of the deceased.

Investigators found a black 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor at a residence in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Avenue. The SUV was believed to have been involved in the fatal crash.

The driver was identified as 56 year-old Jose Ernesto Desantos. Desantos was taken into custody without incident and interviewed by investigators.

Following the investigation, Desantos was arrested and charged with:

● Felony Hit-and-Run Driving

● No Driver’s License

● No Insurance

The Shreveport Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this crash. Additional charges are possible as the investigation progresses.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

From SPD:

"The Shreveport Police Department reminds all motorists that leaving the scene of a serious crash is a criminal offense. Drivers involved in crashes have a legal responsibility to stop and comply with applicable reporting and assistance requirements."