The NOPD is investigating a fatal crash involving two vehicles that occurred today (Jan.23) on Paris Road by the Almonaster Exit (2C).
Just after 6 p.m., NOPD Traffic Division and Seventh District officers responded to a traffic accident involving two vehicles on I-510 North. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a gray, Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on I-510 in the left lane when another vehicle was traveling northbound in the right lane. As the vehicles approached the Almonaster exit, the Nissan attempted to change lanes striking the other vehicle. The Nissan then hit the Almonaster exit sign. The driver of that vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the victim's name and cause of death, upon autopsy and notification of family.
Traffic Fatality Investigator Danny Ellis is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6215 with any information regarding this incident