The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred today, April 29, 2017, in the 10800 block of Chef Menteur Highway, that claimed the life of a 32-year-old male driver.

At about 4:52 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers received a call relative to a vehicle crash in the area. Upon arrival and investigation, officers discovered that a red Nissan Maxima was traveling westbound on Chef Menteur Highway, and, for unknown reasons, veered off the roadway, crossed over the median, and entered the eastbound lanes of travel. The Nissan Maxima then collided head on with a blue Honda Civic that was traveling eastbound on Chef Menteur, in the right lane. The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead on the scene, his passenger was transported via EMS to a local hospital.

The driver and passenger of the Nissan Maxima were also transported to a local hospital.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Traffic Fatality Investigator Danny Ellis is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6215 with any information regarding this incident. 

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