The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred today (May 14, 2017) at the intersection of South Derbigny Street and Jackson Avenue.

At about 9:18 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to a call of a vehicle accident with injury at the location. Upon arrival, investigators discovered that a male operating a green and black Triumph motorcycle was traveling on Jackson Avenue toward its intersection with South Derbigby Street at what was determined to be a high rate of speed. At the same time, a black Chevrolet SUV was crossing the intersection along South Derbigny Street. The motorcycle operator failed to stop, at which time the motorcycle struck the SUV and the operator was ejected. During the investigation, it was found that the motorcycle operator was not wearing any protective gear.

The motorcycle operator was transported via EMS to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

The driver of the SUV was not injured and has not been charged in regards to the crash at this time.

Investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

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