The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is currently seeking public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident that took place on November 17, 2025, on Leon C. Simon Drive. The crash left a teenage pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by a speeding black sedan while crossing a marked crosswalk, according to a report from NOPD News.
Details provided by the NOPD outlined that the collision happened at midday, sending the victim flying some 30 feet upon impact and leaving them with multiple injuries, the suspected driver stopped briefly a block away at Curie Street before fleeing without offering help to the stricken juvenile, witnesses described the vehicle as a well-kept black Kia sedan with no visible license plate and a black male driver sporting dreadlocked hair and light-colored sunglasses. [email protected] is the contact point for any tips regarding the event, and there is also the option to provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans online or by phone.
The investigative effort underscores an urgent appeal by law enforcement to the community in hopes of advancing justice for incidents that traumatize and too often evade resolution. Residents who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant information are encouraged to come forward and assist in identifying the individual who disregarded the welfare of another.
Authorities are urging individuals to contact NOPD Hit and Run Division Investigator Mark Reid at 504-658-6210, or to reach out through the department's email or through various anonymous options, such as the Crimestoppers hotline at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP, members of the community hold within them the often-undervalued power to shine a light on truths hidden in the shadow of anonymity, and the safety of our streets hangs in the balance of such civic responsibility, as per the NOPD News.
