A hit-and-run incident in Central City, New Orleans took the life of a woman on Monday, leaving police on the hunt for a red Chevrolet Silverado. The New Orleans Police Department said the collision occurred at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and South Claiborne Avenue, as detailed in a report from WGNO. Responding to an emergency call around 8 p.m., officers found the victim, who was in a wheelchair when she was hit.

After the initial response by emergency services, the woman was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her injuries. Witnesses described the suspect's vehicle as a red Chevrolet Silverado, with noting features like tinted windows, and missing its hubcaps, says FOX 8 Live. The truck was last seen going toward Uptown on South Claiborne Avenue.

Despite their efforts, authorities have not yet released the identity or age of the deceased woman as the investigation continues. The New Orleans Police Department is urging anyone with information concerning the suspect or the vehicle to reach out—with WDSU noting the truck was specifically a red Chevrolet Silverado. The public can contact the New Orleans Police Department directly or provide anonymous tips to Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.