Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: June 07, 2007

Phone: 318/673-6932 Fax: 318/673-6933

Contact: Kacee Hargrave, Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Man hit by car in critical condition

Dolan Wainwright, 59, of Shreveport is in critical condition at LSU Hospital after being struck by a car downtown Wednesday.

The accident happened at the corner of Market and Texas streets at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday.

Alvarez Encalade, 63, of Shreveport was in a 1989 Chevy van stopped at a light heading southbound on Market Street. The light had just turned green and Encalade began moving forward when Wainwright reportedly ran out in front of his van.

Wainwright's head struck the pavement, causing him life-threatening injuries. it is believed the victim was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

No charges are expected to be filed against Encalade.

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