Published: 05-25-2026 | Category: Troop G
Minden – This morning, at approximately 7:55 a.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near W J Beck Road. The crash claimed the life of 40-year-old Shatariea Shine of Minden.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by Shine, was traveling east on U.S. Highway 80. For reasons still under investigation, Shine’s vehicle exited the roadway and collided with a tree.
Shine, who was unrestrained at the time of the crash, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment is not suspected; however, standard toxicology samples were taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers wish to remind motorists of the importance of making good decisions while in motor vehicles. Never drive impaired, fatigued, or distracted. Additionally, Louisiana law requires that every person inside a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain properly restrained. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can mean the difference between life and death.
Contact Information:
Trooper Eddie Thomas
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section-Troop G
Office: (318) 741-7411
[email protected]