The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred today (January 9, 2020) at the intersection of Canal and North Rendon Streets in the First District.
At around 7:07 p.m., a bicyclist was traveling northbound on Canal Street when a vehicle, heading in the same direction, hit the bicyclist from behind. The victim, a 60 year old man, was ejected off his bicycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the driver in this incident was in a Jeep Grand Cherokee (2016-2020). The vehicle will likely have front-end, windshield, and headlight damage. The color of the vehicle is unknown.
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 an autopsy and notification of family.
Detective Mike Baldassaro is in charge of this ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6208 with any information regarding this incident.