July 6, 2024 - As of 12:55am, the roadway is back open to normal traffic.
July 5, 2024 - Law enforcement has Highway 7 East, just west of CR 3182 shutdown for a major crash which occurred around 9pm Friday, July 5, 2024.
The Center Fire Department is stationed at James Community stopping traffic. The Joaquin Fire Department is assisting at the scene and stopping traffic on the other side of the crash area, assisted by DeSoto Parish Fire District 1.
It is unknown how long the roadway will be closed while Texas Department of Public Safety investigate the crash.
