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NOPD Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash in Fifth District

by Aaron E. Looney

December 17, 2019

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Fifth District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash in Fifth District

The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred today (December 17, 2019) at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and North Claiborne Avenue.

Initial reports indicate that around 3:07 p.m., an 18-wheeler truck traveling northbound on Elysian Fields Avenue collided into a pedestrian as the truck was turning eastbound onto North Claiborne Avenue. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

No further details are available this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim’s name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

NOPD Traffic Fatality Detective Michael Baldassaro is in charge of this ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6205 with any information regarding this incident.