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NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in First District

by Aaron E. Looney

January 16, 2025

Categories: On Duty

Topics: First District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

NOPD Investigating Traffic Fatality in First District

The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on January 15, 2025, in the 3200 block of Tulane Avenue.

At about 10:01 p.m., NOPD First District officers responded to a call of a vehicle crash with injury at the location. Upon arrival, officers located a female bicyclist that had been struck by a passing automobile. The victim was declared on scene to be deceased. The driver of the automobile remained on scene during the investigation.

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

Anyone with additional information on this incident is urged to contact Traffic Fatality Unit investigators at 504-658-6205 or to report information anonymously by calling crime stoppers of greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.

 

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.