The New Orleans Police Department is currently investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred in the earlier today. According to WDSU, a pedestrian was struck shortly before 1 a.m. on the elevated portion of Highway 90 eastbound, near the O'Keefe exit. Police found the victim unresponsive upon their arrival at the scene.
Further details surrounding the victim's identity are being withheld pending family notification, as stated by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office. The New Orleans Emergency Medical Services confirmed the death of the individual hit, who was found lying on the road, and now, the search for the suspect vehicle, which allegedly fled after the incident, continues with no current information on the vehicle involved, noted by Fox8Live.
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of U.S. 90 Eastbound, with traffic being diverted at the O'Keefe exit while authorities processed the crime scene, according to WWLTV reports.
The NOPD has not yet released further details or descriptions of the suspect vehicle that could assist in its identification, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward to support the ongoing investigation. The public is advised to remain alert as the NOPD continues its inquiry into the incident on the city's highways.
