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NOPD Seeking Vehicle, Driver in Hit and Run Incident

by Barry C Fletcher

August 27, 2024

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Eighth District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Seeking Vehicle, Driver in Hit and Run Incident

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying a hit and run driver. 

According to investigators, around 3:54 a.m. on August 18, 2024 at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Streets the pictured black-color Ford Taurus struck two pedestrians, causing multiple injuries. The unknown, tall Black male driver briefly exited his vehicle but shortly departed in an unknown direction without providing his information.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Traffic Division at 504-658-6210 or to anonymously call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.  

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.