Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Chef Menteur Hwy.

NEW ORLEANS — A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Officers said just before 8:20 p.m., they were called to the scene in the 12900 block of Chef Menteur Highway where they found the victim.

The unidentified man was pronounced dead on the scene, according to police.

Police said that the man was walking in the exit lane of Interstate 510 onto Chef Menteur Highway eastbound when a vehicle exiting I-510 onto Chef Menteur Highway hit him and continued travelling eastbound.

The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will officially identify the victim in this incident and official cause of death upon completion of an autopsy and notification of family.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news.

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