The NOPD is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred around 5:50 p.m. on September 13, 2022 at the intersection of Hayne Boulevard and Edgelake Court.
At about 5:45 p.m., NOPD Seventh District officers were notified of a vehicle crash with injuries at the location. Three subjects were involved in the crash. One unknown female and two unknown males. The female victim was declared deceased at the scene by EMS. The male in the passenger seat of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital by EMS but later expired in route to the hospital. The male driver of the SUV was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Through investigation, it was determined that the male driver of the SUV was traveling east on Hayne Boulevard and the female driver of the vehicle was traveling west on Hayne Boulevard. Both vehicles collided at the intersection of Haynes Boulevard and Edgelake Court.
No additional information is currently available.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the decedent 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 Alicia Henderson-Taylor at 504-658-6205.