Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto says that his office is investigating a single-vehicle traffic fatality in the 5100 block of Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero.
About 11:20 pm Saturday night, units were dispatched to the crash and found a Ford Explorer that struck a signal pole in the median. The driver was removed from the vehicle by emergency units, but was pronounced dead on the scene.
The victim's identity is unknown at this time.
The roadway remained closed into the morning hours during an initial investigation.