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Fatal Crash Involving ATVs Leaves 1 Dead, Others Injured

by Ambria R. Washington

June 12, 2017

Categories: Be on the Lookout

Topics: Seventh District, Traffic Fatality/Hit and Run

Fatal Crash Involving ATVs Leaves 1 Dead, Others Injured

The NOPD is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle, an ATV 4- wheeler and two dirt motor bikes.

At around 8:29 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a call of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Majestic Oaks Drive. Upon arrival, investigators discovered that a gray Pontiac Grand Prix was traveling eastbound on Chef and was in the process of making a left turn onto Majestic Oaks when it was hit by three ATVs traveling at a high rate of speed with no head lights westbound on Chef Menteur Highway. Because of the impact of the crash, the driver was ejected from the 4-wheeler and pronounced dead on scene. 

The driver of one of the dirt bikes was transported to the hospital by EMS and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the second dirt bike was also transported with minor injuries. The passenger and driver in the Pontiac was also transported by EMS and sustained only minor injuries.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Traffic Fatality Investigator Danny Ellis is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 658-6215 with any information regarding this incident.