The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Fatality Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on December 28, 2025 around 3:55 p.m. at the intersection of Palmyra Street and S Claiborne Avenue.
First District officers were called to the scene where they discovered a mini electric scooter had collided with a vehicle at the intersection. The electric scooter driver was identified as a 28-year-old black female and was transported by EMS to a local hospital where she later died.
The driver of the Vehicle stayed on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Initial reports indicate the driver of the electric scooter was operating Eastbound on S Claiborne Avenue when the driver of the vehicle attempted to cross S Claiborne Avenue and struck the victim.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will identify the victim upon notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact NOPD Traffic Fatality Unit Investigator Stephen McGee at 504-658-6229, or Crimestoppers anonymously at (504) 822-1111.