The NOPD is investigating a fatal hit-and-run vehicle crash that occurred this evening (June 4, 2021) near the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Unity Drive.
At about 10:00 p.m. an NOPD officer driving in the area was flagged down by a citizen and informed of a fatal vehicle crash. Upon arrival, the officer discovered an unresponsive male lying in the roadway near a heavily damaged motorcycle. The subject was declared deceased at the scene.
Based on evidence at the scene, detectives determined that the victim was operating the motorcycle when a hit-and-run crash occurred with another unknown vehicle which fled the scene.
No additional information is currently available. Detectives are working to identify and locate any other subjects involved in this incident.
Anyone with additional information that can aid this investigation is asked to contact Traffic Fatality Investigator Richard Chambers at 504-658-6205, or to call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.