The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred this morning (February 12, 2020) in the 1700 block of Gentilly Boulevard.
At around 5:37 a.m., NOPD Third District officers responded to a call of a vehicle accident at the location. The initial investigation has revealed that a male bicyclist was heading northbound on Gentilly Blvd. near Aubry Street when he was struck by a driver heading in the same direction. The victim died at the scene. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the decedent and determine the official cause of death, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigator Richard Chambers is in charge of the investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6208 with any information regarding this investigation.