The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality that claimed the life of an adult male Saturday night (March 6) at the intersection of I-10 West and I-610 West.
At around 8:44 p.m., Third District officers responded to reports of a traffic accident at the location. Upon arrival, officers observed an overturned Jeep Wrangler with two occupants inside the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead on scene. The passenger of the vehicle was transported to the hospital by EMS.
Upon further investigation, detectives learned that the victims were traveling westbound on I-610 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and flipped over.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
NOPD Traffic Fatality Detective Richard Chambers is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6208 with any additional information.