The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the early hours today (October 10, 2022) at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Werner Drive that left one person dead.
At about 1:15 a.m., NOPD Seventh District officers responded to vehicle crash with injury at the location. Through investigation, it was determined that an adult male bicyclist was traveling northbound in the intersection when a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on Chef Menteur Highway entered the intersection and struck the bicyclist. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
The driver of the Jeep, an adult female, remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim in this incident upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is urged to contact Traffic Fatality Investigator Richard Chambers at 504-658-6205.