The NOPD is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this evening (September 24, 2023) in the 2100 block of Bienville Street and resulted in the death of the driver.
At about 9:03 p.m., NOPD First District officers responded to a call of a vehicle crash at the location. Upon arrival and through further investigation, it was determined that an adult female driving a Ford four-door sedan was traveling eastbound on Bienville Street just past North Galvez Street when the vehicle crossed the raised neutral ground into the westbound lanes of traffic and struck a tree. The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was declared deceased on scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim and determine cause of death 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.
Have a question or correction? Please email NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.