NOPD: Bicyclst struck on Law Street has died, suspect, car sought
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist on Law Street.
The hit-and-run happened on Oct. 8 at the intersection of Law and Bruxelles streets.
According to the NOPD, the bicyclist has died, and the incident is now being investigated as a hit-and-run fatality.
Investigators continue to seek the pictured vehicle and its operator in connection with this ongoing investigation.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigator Danny Ellis at 504-658-6208 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.
Original reports:
At about 9:17 p.m., police say a bicyclist was traveling east on Law Street.
At the same time, a silver vehicle believed to possibly be a Nissan Altima or Maxima was traveling north on Bruxelles Street.
As the bicyclist entered the intersection, he was struck by the silver vehicle, according to NOPD.
Police say according to witnesses and video, the driver of the vehicle never stopped to render aid or make their identity known.
NOPD said the driver ran from the scene toward Broad Street.
As a result of the collision, the bicyclist was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Investigators are working to identify the vehicle pictured and its operator/owner. The wanted vehicle would have heavy front-end damage, according to NOPD.
Anyone with additional information on this incident or on the suspect vehicle and its owner/operator is asked to contact NOPD Traffic Investigator Danny Ellis at 504-658-6208 or call anonymously to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.