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NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Third District

by Aaron E. Looney

January 10, 2021

Categories: On Duty

Topics: Third District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in Third District

The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred today (January 10, 2021) at the intersection of Harrison and St. Bernard avenues.

Through Investigation, it was determined that at about 11:19 a.m., a bicyclist was traveling northbound in the outside southbound lane of St. Bernard Avenue and reached the intersection with Harrison Avenue. At that time, a Jeep Patriot traveling eastbound on Harrison Avenue had stopped at the intersection and attempted to cross. For reasons undetermined, the two collided. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The driver of the Jeep remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim in this incident upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Traffic Fatality Investigator Richard Chambers leads the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6205 with any additional information.