The NOPD is investigating a fatal accident that occurred August 8, 2023 at Chef Menteur Highway and Bundy Road.
At about 8:43p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to a call of a vehicle crash at the location involving a 'mini-bike' and a Jeep.
Initial investigation shows that a 26-year old male was driving a motorized mini-bike heading west on Chef Menteur Highway when the driver of a Jeep pulled out from Bundy Road and was attempting to turn left on Chef Mentor and when the two vehicles collided.
The 26-year-old was declared deceased on scene. The driver of the Jeep remained on scene.
Fatality investigator Richard Chambers leading the ongoing investigation.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim in this incident upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with additional information that can assist in this investigation is urged to contact NOPD Traffic Fatality Unit investigators at 504-658-6205.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.