Mother and son rushed to hospital after hit-and-run

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – A major hit-and-run has happened at the cross streets of Hearne Avenue and Morningside Drive around 6:35 a.m. on October 12.

According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), a mother and her school-aged son were trying to cross the road when they were hit by a car that kept going.

SPD says they have found the car involved in the crash not far from the scene and are taking it in as evidence now.

Police say they are also currently questioning a person they found who may have been the driver of the car.

The mother and son have been rushed to the hospital, and their condition is unknown at this time.

At least 12 units of both SPD and the Shreveport Fire Department responded to the scene, according to Caddo Parish 911.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.