NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run that left an unknown woman dead on Sunday night.
Police say the incident occurred at the intersection of Crowder Boulevard and Chef Menteur Highway.
According to investigators, a male driver was traveling westbound on Chef Menteur Highway when he struck a female pedestrian attempting to cross the street. Police say the driver fled the scene.
EMS declared the victim dead at the scene.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigators at 504-658-6205.