Two female victims were struck by a pick-up truck near the intersection of N. Claiborne and St. Bernard Avenue.
The incident happened on Saturday, (March 24) at or around 1:30 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was traveling northbound on St. Bernard Avenue. The driver made a right turn and proceeded eastbound on N. Claiborne Avenue, at which time two female pedestrians crossed the roadway at a non-cross walk and was struck by the vehicle.
Both pedestrians were transported to University Hospital where one of the victims succumbed to her injuries.
Officers do not suspect drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in this incident.
Detective Danny Ellis is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6010 with any additional information regarding this incident.