The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a Traffic Fatality that left a 34-year-old man dead. The crash occurred shortly before 8:30 A.M., at the intersection of I-10 West and Crowder Boulevard.

According to investigators, the driver of a Cadillac Escalade was traveling on Interstate 10 West at the Crowder Boulevard Exit when she rear ended the driver of a Honda Civic. That initial impact resulted in a multi car pile-up. The driver of a Kia Forte and Chevrolet Silverado crashed on the roadway and the driver of a Toyota Tacoma and Mercedes Benz were located at final rest on top of the guardrail.

Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene to render aid and transport the victims to a local hospital.

The driver of the Honda Civic was pronounced dead on scene.

The driver of the Cadillac Escalade is a 48-year-old woman who is listed in stable condition.

The driver of the Kia Forte is a 38-year-old woman and currently listed in stable condition.

The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado is a 57-year-old man did not report any injuries.

The driver of the Toyota Tacoma is a 58-year-old woman who is currently listed in stable condition.

The driver and passenger in the Mercedes Benz SUV is a 34-year-old female and a three-year-old female who are both currently listed in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing. The Orleans Parish Coroner will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone with information about this accident is urged to contact NOPD at (504) 821-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111, toll free at 1-877-903-7867.

Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.