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Woman killed in motorcycle wreck in Caddo Parish

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CADDO PARISH, LA (KSLA) -

An afternoon motorcycle ride turned deadly on Sunday, when the driver crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car.

The fatal crash happened on La Hwy 169 near Shirley Francis Road in Caddo Parish.

According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, the motorcycle, a 2001 Harley Davidson, was being driven southbound when its driver crossed a double yellow line and veered into the path of a northbound 2006 Chevrolet Impala.

The motorcycle driver was airlifted to LSUHSC-Shreveport by LifeAir where she was pronounced dead on arrival from internal injuries. Her name has not yet been released pending notifications of family.

The driver of the Impala, Yvonne S. Banks, 51, of Shreveport, was transported to WKMC-South along with her 91-year-old father, M.J. Snell, also of Shreveport. Their injuries were not severe. Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts.
 
The motorcycle driver was traveling in a loose group being led by one motorcycle and being followed by two others. She was reportedly test driving her recently purchased motorcycle and was only a few miles from her home. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office says she was wearing a safety helmet that was properly secured.

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