A mother and her young daughter were struck by a vehicle yesterday evening, January 31. 

Ringgold Police Department responded to the scence of the accident on School Street (Highway 154). 

Shondace Love, age 30, and her daughter were transported by EMS to Oschner Health Hospital in Shreveport where the child later succumed to her injuries and passed away. The mother is in stable condition.  

The female driving the vehicle that hit Love and her daughter stopped and contacted local authorities.  

Ringgold Police Department Captain Michael Gillie said, “The young lady was treated and remained on the scene while the investigation was being conducted. She was very cooperative.” 

Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police and Bienville Parish Coroner’s Office were the assisting agencies in this accident.  

This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be available pending toxicology and lab results. No charges have been filed at this time.  

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