The NOPD is investigating a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of one adult male in the 3600 block of General DeGaulle Drive.

On January 24, 2019, NOPD officers responded to an accident with injury around 6:33 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from injuries he sustained after he was struck by a cab driver.

EMS arrived on scene to render aid to the victim and transported him to UMC where he succumbed to his injuries.

During the course of the investigation, officers learned that the victim was traveling on a bicycle crossing the 3600 block of General DeGaulle Drive when he was struck by the cab driver traveling eastbound on General DeGaulle Drive.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene during this incident. Blood and alcohol tests are pending. No charges have been filed at this time.

The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing.

There are no further details available at this time. The Coroner’s office will determine an official cause of death and release the victim’s identity upon completion of autopsy and notification of family members.

Detective Danny Ellis of the Traffic Fatality Division is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6215.